Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / May. 30
- Source: ✓Verified school update
GracePointe Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / May. 30
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
GracePointe Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
82 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Mar. 15 / May. 30
Tuition Notes
No scholarships available for preschool students. Registration fee $300 and $5,500 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
Application URL
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
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for GracePointe Christian Academy?
The application deadline for GracePointe Christian Academy is Mar. 15 / May. 30.
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