Grace Words Christian Academy in York, PA offers co–ed education for grades kindergarten through 9 in a small city–based private school setting.
The school serves 13 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 5 teachers.
Approximately 82% of the student body represents students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Pennsylvania for diversity.
Tuition data is not specified; the average private school tuition in York is approximately $5,481 for elementary and $4,583 for high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grace Words Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grace Words Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Grace Words Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Grace Words Christian Academy is York Country Day School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ymca Of York Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Ymca Of York Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
90 N Newberry St
York, PA 17401
(717) 843-7884
York, PA 17401
(717) 843-7884
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
235 South Beaver Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
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329 E Poplar St
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
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(Catholic)
601 E Springettsbury Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
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