Grace Words Christian Academy in York, PA offers co鈥揺d education for grades kindergarten through 9 in a small city鈥揵ased private school setting.
The school serves 13 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 5 teachers.
Approximately 82% of the student body represents students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Pennsylvania for diversity.
Tuition data is not specified; the average private school tuition in York is approximately $5,481 for elementary and $4,583 for high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grace Words Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grace Words Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Grace Words Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Grace Words Christian Academy is York Country Day School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ymca Of York Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Ymca Of York Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
90 N Newberry St
York, PA 17401
(717) 843-7884
York, PA 17401
(717) 843-7884
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
235 South Beaver Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
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(Mennonite)
329 E Poplar St
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
York Catholic Middle & High School ![York Catholic Middle & High School Photo - York Catholic motivates students to be compassionate and serve with a desire to improve their community and the world. Like any family, York Catholic values support, trust, and love for one another.]( "York Catholic Middle & High School Photo - York Catholic motivates students to be compassionate and serve with a desire to improve their community and the world. Like any family, York Catholic values support, trust, and love for one another.")
(Catholic)
601 E Springettsbury Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 608 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Tidings Of Peace Christian School ![Tidings Of Peace Christian School Photo - Tidings of Peace Christian School]( "Tidings Of Peace Christian School Photo - Tidings of Peace Christian School")
(Mennonite)
329 E Poplar St
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
York Catholic Middle & High School ![York Catholic Middle & High School Photo - York Catholic motivates students to be compassionate and serve with a desire to improve their community and the world. Like any family, York Catholic values support, trust, and love for one another.]( "York Catholic Middle & High School Photo - York Catholic motivates students to be compassionate and serve with a desire to improve their community and the world. Like any family, York Catholic values support, trust, and love for one another.")
(Catholic)
601 E Springettsbury Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 608 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nhs Human Services York School
Special Education School
3151 W Market St
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-2304
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-2304
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Keystone Christian Academy - York ![Keystone Christian Academy - York Photo - Keystone Christian Academy is based on a strong faith in God, and the spiritual nurture of vulnerable young children is of paramount importance. Education is a holistic endeavor to minster to both mind and spirit.]( "Keystone Christian Academy - York Photo - Keystone Christian Academy is based on a strong faith in God, and the spiritual nurture of vulnerable young children is of paramount importance. Education is a holistic endeavor to minster to both mind and spirit.")
(Christian)
340 East Market Street
York, PA 17403
(717) 850-0943
York, PA 17403
(717) 850-0943
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 38 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
235 South Beaver Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Tidings Of Peace Christian School ![Tidings Of Peace Christian School Photo - Tidings of Peace Christian School]( "Tidings Of Peace Christian School Photo - Tidings of Peace Christian School")
(Mennonite)
329 E Poplar St
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
York, PA 17403
(717) 843-4562
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
York Catholic Middle & High School ![York Catholic Middle & High School Photo - York Catholic motivates students to be compassionate and serve with a desire to improve their community and the world. Like any family, York Catholic values support, trust, and love for one another.]( "York Catholic Middle & High School Photo - York Catholic motivates students to be compassionate and serve with a desire to improve their community and the world. Like any family, York Catholic values support, trust, and love for one another.")
(Catholic)
601 E Springettsbury Ave
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
York, PA 17403
(717) 846-8871
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 608 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nhs Human Services York School
Special Education School
3151 W Market St
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-2304
York, PA 17404
(717) 792-2304
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ymca Of York Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
90 N Newberry St
York, PA 17401
(717) 843-7884
York, PA 17401
(717) 843-7884
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity Catholic School
(Catholic)
235 South Beaver Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
York, PA 17401
(717) 854-8263
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
York Day Nursery And Kindergar
Daycare / Preschool
450 East Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17403
(717) 854-1300
York, PA 17403
(717) 854-1300
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 11 students
West York KinderCare ![West York KinderCare Photo - Upon entering our generous parking area, families enter into our spacious lobby. New families are greeted by center management with a friendly welcome to our KinderCare family.]( "West York KinderCare Photo - Upon entering our generous parking area, families enter into our spacious lobby. New families are greeted by center management with a friendly welcome to our KinderCare family.")
Daycare / Preschool
1540 Rodney Rd.
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-4721
York, PA 17408
(717) 764-4721
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Quick Facts
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(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
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(717) 359-4146
Littlestown, PA 17340
(717) 359-4146
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(717) 359-4146
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1189 W Elm Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 624-2157
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 624-2157
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(717) 624-2157
New Oxford, PA 17350
(717) 624-2157
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