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#54 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 24% of private schools

Grace Christian Academy

Elementary School · Tempe, AZ

A private elementary school in Tempe, AZ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1200 E SOUTHERN AVE, Tempe, AZ 85282

  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment224
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Grace Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,371/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,084

Median home value

$370,000

Median rent

$1,627/mo

College educated

44%

Homeownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White51.3%
Asian18.3%
Two or More14.7%
Hispanic11.6%
Black2.7%
Pacific Islander0.9%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–50.3 mi382Compare →
Arredondo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.7 mi463Compare →
Carminati SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.7 mi307Compare →
Meyer MontessoriEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–60.7 mi189Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Grace Christian Academy is listed in Tempe, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace Christian Academy

Grace Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Tempe, AZ, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Christian Academy

What grades does Grace Christian Academy serve?

Grace Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Grace Christian Academy?

Grace Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Christian Academy rank in AZ?

Grace Christian Academy ranks #54 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Grace Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Grace Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grace Christian Academy a religious school?

Grace Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
224
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85282)
54,501
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
32.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85282; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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