School History
Grace Community School was founded by Grace Community Church in 1973 and began with an enrollment of 60 students in grades 2-12. With the completion of the high school building in 1996, Grace expanded to two locations keeping the elementary on Old Jacksonville Road and moving the junior high and high school to University Boulevard. Today the school exists as a K4-12, coeducational, college-preparatory day school with selective admissions. At more than 970 students it is the largest private school in East Texas. The curriculum is rigorous and high moral standards are expected and encouraged.
Mission Statement
To assist Christian parents in educating, equipping, and encouraging their children to influence the world for Christ.
Accreditation
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Affiliations
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS); Texas Association of College Admissions Counselors (TACAC); National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP); North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP); Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
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Student Body
K4-12 975
Elementary 471
Junior High 232
High School 272
Student Make-up
Grace students come from all socio-economic backgrounds. Because the mission of Grace is one of discipleship, rather than outreach, we serve Christian parents and students. Although Grace is a ministry of Grace Community Church, a majority of Grace school students are from families that attend other churches. Our students come from all denominations within the Christian faith.
SAT Summary
Class of 2008 Grace Texas National
Math & Reading 1097 993 1017
Writing 547 480 494
ACT Summary
Class of 2008 Grace Texas National
Mean Composite 24.6 20.7 21.1
Middle 50% Range 22-28
Location and Contact Info
Lower Campus: 3215 Old Jacksonville Road, Tyler, Texas 75701 903-593-3800
Upper Campus: 3001 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701 903-566-566-5661