Grace Community School

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 965 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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GCS is a minstry of Grace Community Church:    Click here to learn more

Student Body

K4-12                                             984

Elementary                                      443

Junior High                                      264

High School                                     277

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 2009                     Grace                Texas                National

Math & Reading                    1115                   992                  1016

Writing                                 551                   475                    493

ACT Summary

Class of 2009                     Grace                Texas                National

Mean Composite                     25.0                  20.8                 21.1

Middle 50% Range                  22-28

Location and Contact Info

Lower Campus: 3215 Old Jacksonville Road, Tyler, Texas 75701  903-593-1977

Upper Campus: 3001 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701  903-566-5661