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Year Founded

1980

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Campus Size

7 acres

Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 15 / May. 30

Tuition Notes

No scholarships available for preschool students. Registration fee $300 and $5,200 annually for Preschool. Scholarships are available for elementary students. Registration fee $500 and $6,500 for Kindergarten annually for Elementary. Registration fee $050 and $7,000 for 1st-5th grade annually for Elementary.

Admissions Director

Lisa LaRoque

Admissions Associate

Tonya Lizarraga

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

GracePointe Christian Academy (formally known as "Chapel in the Hills") was established in 1980.
We have served multitudes of families in southwest Tucson.
For three decades we have provided quality instruction and a caring environment at an affordable price.
Our primary purpose is to train students in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life while giving them an excellent education.
We offer a comprehensive quality curriculum developed to nurture children Biblically and to create a STRONG academic foundation.

GracePointe Christian Academy (formally known as "Chapel in the Hills") was established in 1980. We have served multitudes of families in southwest Tucson. For three decades we have provided quality instruction and a caring environment at an affordable price. Our primary purpose is to train students in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life while giving them an excellent education. We offer a comprehensive quality curriculum developed to nurture children Biblically and to create a STRONG academic foundation.
We offer:

Licensed Preschool for ages 3 and 4 years
Elementary- Kindergarten through 5th grade
Small student to teacher ratio
Solid Christian training and academic foundation (Abeka and Purposeful Design)
An accepting, caring, and nurturing staff
We strive to create a desire for the love of learning in your child

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The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $11,006 for elementary schools and $17,554 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tucson, AZ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).