GracePointe Christian Academy (2026 Profile)

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GracePointe Christian Academy

2555 W. VALENCIA ROAD
Tucson, AZ 85746

Tel: (520) 338-2205

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GracePointe Christian Academy (formally known as "Chapel in the Hills") was established in 1980.

We have served multitudes of families in southwest Tucson.

For three decades we have provided quality instruction and a caring environment at an affordable price.

Our primary purpose is to train students in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life while giving them an excellent education.

We offer a comprehensive quality curriculum developed to nurture children Biblically and to create a STRONG academic foundation.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 79 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / May. 30
Source: Verified school update

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GracePointe Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1980

School Calendar

First Day of School

Mon. Aug 10, 2026

Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Campus Size

7 acres

Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 15 / May. 30

Tuition Notes

No scholarships available for preschool students. Registration fee $300 and $5,200 annually for Preschool. Scholarships are available for elementary students. Registration fee $500 and $6,500 for Kindergarten annually for Elementary. Registration fee $050 and $7,000 for 1st-5th grade annually for Elementary.

Admissions Director

Lisa LaRoque

Admissions Associate

Tonya Lizarraga

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School Notes

GracePointe Christian Academy (formally known as "Chapel in the Hills") was established in 1980. We have served multitudes of families in southwest Tucson. For three decades we have provided quality instruction and a caring environment at an affordable price. Our primary purpose is to train students in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life while giving them an excellent education. We offer a comprehensive quality curriculum developed to nurture children Biblically and to create a STRONG academic foundation.
We offer:

Licensed Preschool for ages 3 and 4 years
Elementary- Kindergarten through 5th grade
Small student to teacher ratio
Solid Christian training and academic foundation (Abeka and Purposeful Design)
An accepting, caring, and nurturing staff
We strive to create a desire for the love of learning in your child

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for GracePointe Christian Academy is Mar. 15 / May. 30.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 79 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / May. 30
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tucson, AZ is $10,216 for elementary schools and $16,099 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tucson, AZ is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).