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Gethsemane Christian Academy

1035 E Guadalupe Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
Gethsemane Christian Academy in Tempe, AZ, serves 115 students in early childhood through kindergarten in a midsize city setting within the South Tempe neighborhood.
Founded in 1976, the school operates under the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod with a religious affiliation categorized as Other religious.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with an average class size of 10, supported by 9 teaching staff members.
Student diversity includes American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black (Not Hispanic), and White (Not Hispanic) populations, with 84 White students representing the largest group.
Gethsemane Christian Academy offers summer school programs and follows a casual dress code.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Gethsemane Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
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
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: To Know Jesus More and Make Him More Known
  • We are enrolling for the 2025-2026 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

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
I currently have two of my grandchildren enrolled at Gethsemane Christian Academy, and I'm truly impressed by the dedication of the Director, teachers, and aides. The entire team is incredibly welcoming and genuinely caring. It's clear they go above and beyond for both the children and their families. Their recent 4-star rating from AZ Quality First is a well-deserved reflection of the excellent work they're doing every day.
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5  
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average acceptance rate in Tempe, AZ is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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