Grace Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 133 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,500
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Grace Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Grace Academy
Pre-K	35
Kind	14
1	16
2	16
3	8
4	8
5	12
6	8
7	3
8	4
9	3
10	4
11	2

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Year Founded

1987

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

133 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,500

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Tuition Notes

PRESCHOOL: 鈥� Half Day - $175/month ($1750/year) 鈥� Full Day - $350/month ($3500/year) 鈥� Lunch Buddies - optional - 3 days - $50/month ($500/year) KINDERGARTEN: $330/month ($3300/year) ELEMENTARY: $350/month ($3500/year)

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Shane Lehman

Admissions Associate

Melanie Bair

Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

DanceFlag Football

STEMWrestling

School Notes

Grace Academy offers a covenant learning model for PK3 - Highschool. Operating in school Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with home days Friday and Monday.

Our vision is to create life-long disciples of Jesus Christ who possess the faith, wisdom, and character necessary to fulfill God's will fortheirlives.
Our school only operates on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We offer half-day and full-day preschool classes open to all families.
Beginning in Kindergarten, we partner with Christian parents to ensure consistency of life and learning in our effort to effectivley disciple our students. Our Kindergarten is a 3 full-day program (T/W/Th). Our elementary classes operate using our unique "Covenant Learning Model" students have "direct" instruction from a classroom teacher on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, while the parent provides "guided" instruction at home on Mondays and Fridays based on the lesson plans sent home by the classroom teacher. This ia great hybrid between homeschooling and traditional 5-day school. For more information, check out our website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Grace Academy cost?

Grace Academy's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.

What schools are Grace Academy often compared to?

Grace Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Christian School Of York by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Grace Academy?

The acceptance rate of Grace Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.

What is Grace Academy's ranking?

Grace Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Grace Academy?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (5 reviews)

5 10/8/2015

My daughter loves going to preschool. This preschool is great, the teachers are very friendly and take the time to get to know each of the children. The facility is very clean, the classrooms are very age appropriate and fun for the students! I would recommend this preschool, also it is a Christian preschool, which is very important to me, for my child to learn about God at an early age.

- Posted by Parent - Jenne

5 4/10/2015

This preschool is the whole package! Loving teachers, current curriculum with relevant academic goals, social development opportunities, and spiritual guidance are built into every day activities. My daughter spent two years in this program and she is emotionally and academically well prepared for kindergarten. The teachers provide a loving environment second to none. I highly recommend this school to everyone!

- Posted by Parent - jahol

5 3/19/2015

I was very pleased with the quality education my son got here! The teacher were excellent and truly loved the children. My son always looked forward to preschool. It was also very affordable in comparison to other local preschools. I would highly recommend this preschool to anyone!

- Posted by Parent - shane

5 3/19/2015

All staff members love children and desire to see them thrive in every way! A warm nurturing environment where the students can become secure and confident, coupled with a well rounded academic program produce graduates that are prepared for kindergarten. A Christ-centered school where the children can flourish, and parents and staff can work together to fulfill that goal!

- Posted by Teacher - Mds17

5 3/19/2015

great preschool. highly recommend this school of early learning. i am highly impressed with teachers. they utilize best ways to teach children of this age. school organizes many filed trips to enhance learning through experience.

- Posted by Parent - amand

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in York, PA is $5,481 for elementary schools and $4,583 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in York, PA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).