Gethsemane Christian Academy serves 85 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Gethsemane Christian Academy is 14:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No dress code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Email school for information at info@gatempe.org
Summer Program Cost Notes
We are open for Summer Camp! Visit our website for more information! www.gatempe.org
School Notes
- We are enrolling for the 2024-2025 School Year! We have openings in our awesome kindergarten and preschool!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Gethsemane Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gethsemane Christian Academy located?
Gethsemane Christian Academy is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 5 other private schools located in South Tempe.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I am a student at Gethsemane and I can't describe how amazing it is. With the small class sizes the teachers can focus on me more.very importantly at this school I feel safe I don't have to worry about going to schools and getting bullied.I highly recommend this school
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