Imagine a school where the love of Christ is lived every day.
Where children learn at the feet of teachers who are dedicated to seeing them grow in wisdom, and in stature and in favor with God and in favor with man.
A place where students receive an outstanding education; not just learning facts or how to perform well on a test, but rather how to use their minds to explore truth and to unlock the mysteries of God's creation.
A place where the whole student is developed according to his or her gifts, talents and passions, and equipped to discover and live out God's unique purposes for his or her life.This place does exist.
It is conveniently located on two beautiful campuses in the heart of Tyler, TX. It is Grace Community School.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,343
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grace Community School - Upper Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015
Student Body
Total Students
540 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, Cell Biology ADV, Statistics ADV
Average SAT score
1162
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,343
Tuition Notes
Needs-based financial aid up to 50% is available.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Shari Wilson
Admissions Associate
Emily Neuhoff
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Fishing Team, Student
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Band, Ceramics, Choir, Drama, Drumline, Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sporting Clays
Fishing Team, Student
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Band, Ceramics, Choir, Drama, Drumline, Orchestra
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sporting Clays
School Notes
- Grace Community School exists to teach Jesus. That is who we are, and it is what we do. Picture who Jesus is and was. All that He did and said. What He taught us. What He's still teaching us every day. That is our primary focus. Grace is about Mrs. Allen not only teaching the American Civil War to your child, but to see God's sovereign hand through it. It is Coach Maddox, who uses the game of football to equip your son to endure the heat of August so he'll someday persevere through heat in his marriage. It is about showing your daughter how her hand on the bow of her cello can draw her closer to the heart of God. Finally, Grace is Mrs. Crawford praying over and shepherding the wounded heart of your child over the death of her goldfish, or her grandfather. If your greatest desire is for your child to learn to love the Lord with all his heart, all his soul, and all his mind, Grace would love to partner with you to help make that happen. It's what teaching Jesus is all about.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grace Community School - Upper Campus cost?
Grace Community School - Upper Campus's tuition is approximately $13,343 for private students.
What schools are Grace Community School - Upper Campus often compared to?
Grace Community School - Upper Campus is often viewed alongside schools like All Saints Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Grace Community School - Upper Campus offer?
Grace Community School - Upper Campus offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Grace Community School - Upper Campus is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.
What is Grace Community School - Upper Campus's ranking?
Grace Community School - Upper Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Grace Community School - Upper Campus?
The application deadline for Grace Community School - Upper Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 11/23/2021
We moved back to Tyler in the middle of my daughter`s first-grade year and as we have started to get a glimpse of what happens after high school (we just started visiting colleges since she is a junior), I am incredibly grateful for the education and experience she has received at Grace Community School. Christian education was important to me not as a replacement for teaching Jesus at home, but as a supplement. I love that Grace's faculty and staff teach from a Christian worldview. It is apparent as I work alongside teachers that they love Jesus and love our children. I see them as partners who reinforce what we are teaching at home and know my daughter will leave high school equipped to influence the world for Christ in college and in the workplace. I love Grace Community School and know you will too!
5 10/13/2021
My twins started kindergarten at Grace and are in their senior year now! Every campus at Grace is special! I was an elementary classroom teacher in public schools for 4 years, and it was important to my husband and me to have our kids attend a school where the teachers are free to teach Jesus at the same time they are teaching them reading, writing, math, science, and etc. The teachers and staff at the campuses are all wonderful and helped us to reinforce the foundation in Christ that we were instilling at home and gave our kids a wonderful foundation in education that has been built upon at every campus. One special memory we will always cherish from our time at the elementary campus is the first day of school when my daughter was in 2nd grade, she came home and told us she prayed with her teacher that day to ask Jesus to be Lord and Savior of her life. We highly recommend Grace Community School!
5 7/24/2015
We love Grace Community School! The staff is amazing and has invested countless hours in my children. They are always willing to meet early or late to enable our family to succeed.
5 2/24/2015
We started our children in the elementary upon moving to Tyler. The faculty and staff prepared them well for the "freedom" experienced in JH. Our kids transitioned beautifully and have found great friends. There is a ton of athletic and academic options - perfect for each of my children - from drumline to cross country. The faculty and staff are extremely caring and are a tremendous blessing to our family.
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