Jefferson Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2025)

The mission of Jefferson Christian Academy is to assist students to become leaders through service to God and humanity.

This is accomplished through an integrated program that includes distinct spiritual/moral, mental, physical, work, and social/leadership educational components.

We strive to create opportunities for students to practice becoming increasingly self-sufficient, self-supporting, literate, informed, responsible, and productive members of a global society.

We prepare and encourage our graduates to pursue further education (liberal arts or vocational college) and find to avenues and professions in which they may serve others while preparing for Christ's soon return.

Jefferson Academy seeks to provide a Christ-centered curriculum and program of activities, using the inspired counsel given to the church as well as appropriate secular theories, in its implementation.

Our philosophy is to teach the beliefs, ideals, and customs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as to lead its students to ascertain and accept, in practice and sentiment, the mind and will of God as revealed in His Word.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Jefferson Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1914

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Fri. Aug 8, 2025

Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

79%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Jefferson Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The mission of Jefferson Christian Academy is to assist students to become leaders through service to God and humanity. This is accomplished through an integrated program that includes distinct spiritual/moral, mental, physical, work, and social/leadership educational components. We strive to create opportunities for students to practice becoming increasingly self-sufficient, self-supporting, literate, informed, responsible, and productive members of a global society. We prepare and encourage our graduates to pursue further education (liberal arts or vocational college) and find to avenues and professions in which they may serve others while preparing for Christ's soon return. Jefferson Academy seeks to provide a Christ-centered curriculum and program of activities, using the inspired counsel given to the church as well as appropriate secular theories, in its implementation. Our philosophy is to teach the beliefs, ideals, and customs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as to lead its students to ascertain and accept, in practice and sentiment, the mind and will of God as revealed in His Word.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Jefferson Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Jefferson Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Jefferson Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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