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Great Commission Schools

1100 6th Avenue Altoona, PA 16602

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,050
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 146 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,050
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 11 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Low to mild-learning differences
Year Founded
1996

Student Body

Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Clean and modest
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Advanced Courses
AP LanguageAP Literature
Honors Chemistry

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
K-12 - $6050 Vo-Tech - $3,850 Scholarships available. Book Fee: $300 Enrollment Fee: $200
% on Financial Aid
70%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
School Mascot
Bears

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Quiz BowlYearbook


Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDrama
EnsembleFine Arts
Instrument Lessons/Band

School Notes

  • Great Commission Schools educates Preschool through 12th-grade students from a Christian perspective, providing a superior educational experience that is unlike any other in the area. Students are encouraged to pursue and develop their interests and talents, while high expectations and rigor encourage them to think critically and analytically.
  • Small class sizes allow for personalized attention by our excellent faculty.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Great Commission Schools cost?
Great Commission Schools's tuition is approximately $6,050 for private students.
What schools are Great Commission Schools often compared to?
Great Commission Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Blair County Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Great Commission Schools?
The acceptance rate of Great Commission Schools is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What sports does Great Commission Schools offer?
Great Commission Schools offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Great Commission Schools?
The application deadline for Great Commission Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
5  
Both of our children have and currently do attend GCS. I could not be more pleased with the education that they have received. Not only is the curriculum well balanced, but the teachers, administration, and lunch department truly show love and care towards the students. The athletics and drama departments do a phenomenal job every year. Our family has been truly blessed by attending GCS.
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5  
GCS was the perfect place for our children! They have gone on to college and success in the workplace! We are truly thankful for the faculty and staff that loved and cared for our children during their time at GCS! They competed in sports, participated in fine arts programs and received an exceptional education that was partnered with Biblical teaching. I would highly recommend GCS to any family!
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5  
GCS teachers truly care for their students. This is a school with strong academics, great athletics & fine arts, and a family atmosphere. Christian faith and worldview are the focus at GCS. My kids have thrived in the smaller class sizes!
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