Excellent
#9 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 3% of private schools
Grace Christian School
School · Alexandria, LA
A private school in Alexandria, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4900 JACKSON ST, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Math 7% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 LA.
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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 LA
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Grace Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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
$66,761
Median home value
$232,900
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Rapides Training AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Hope Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Home for YouthEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Christian School is listed in Alexandria, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School is a private school in Alexandria, LA, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Christian School
What grades does Grace Christian School serve?
Grace Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Grace Christian School?
Grace Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Christian School rank in LA?
Grace Christian School ranks #9 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Grace Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grace Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace Christian School has 7% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is Grace Christian School a private school?
Yes, Grace Christian School 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 School a religious school?
Grace Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Phone
- (318) 445-8735
- Area population (ZIP 71303)
- 24,532
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 71303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22
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