Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Gethsemane Christian Academy
About the School
- Located in Tempe, AZ, Gethsemane Christian Academy enrolls 100 students in early childhood and kindergarten programs within a midsize city community.
- Founded in 1976, this co–ed school operates with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod religious affiliation in the South Tempe neighborhood.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with an average class size of 10 students supported by 9 teachers.
- Tuition details are available upon inquiry, and the school offers summer school programs.
- Approximately 10% of the student body represents students of color in this city–based early childhood program.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
To Know Jesus More and Make Him More Known
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No dress code
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Email school for information at [email protected]
Summer Program Cost Notes
We are open for Summer Camp! Visit our website for more information! www.gatempe.org
Application URL
School Notes
- We are enrolling for the 2025-2026 School Year! We have openings in our awesome kindergarten and preschool!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gethsemane Christian Academy located?
Gethsemane Christian Academy is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 5 other private schools located in South Tempe.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Gethsemane Christian Academy is Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Emmanuel Lutheran School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mill Avenue Preschool (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 44 students
Special Education School
600 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K
Daycare / Preschool
4431 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3306
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10841 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 598-5600
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Montessori School
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Special Education School
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 900 students
Christian
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Montessori School
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
Special Education School
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
1430 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-9379
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K
Daycare / Preschool
4431 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3306
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10841 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 598-5600
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
715 W Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-3991
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 442 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
7810 S 42nd Place
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 454-1222
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Montessori School
5130 E Warner Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 496-9833
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 752-3560
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 461-4000
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8409 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
625 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
School Reviews
5 6/27/2025
I currently have two of my grandchildren enrolled at Gethsemane Christian Academy, and I'm truly impressed by the dedication of the Director, teachers, and aides. The entire team is incredibly welcoming and genuinely caring. It's clear they go above and beyond for both the children and their families. Their recent 4-star rating from AZ Quality First is a well-deserved reflection of the excellent work they're doing every day.
5 5/17/2016
I am a student at Gethsemane and I can't describe how amazing it is. With the small class sizes the teachers can focus on me more.very importantly at this school I feel safe I don't have to worry about going to schools and getting bullied.I highly recommend this school
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