Jefferson Christian Academy

3060 Fm 728 Jefferson, TX 75657
www.jca-tx.org

Quick Facts (2026)

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

Quick Facts (2026)

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

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

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.
  • 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Jefferson Christian Academy often compared to?
Jefferson Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Houston Adventist Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Jefferson Christian Academy's ranking?
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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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,292 for elementary schools and $14,770 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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