Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Christ-Centered Education for Academic and Spiritual Growth
Grace Community School was founded in 1973 with a mission to assist Christian families in educating, equipping, and encouraging their children to influence the world for Christ. Our educational philosophy centers on training students with an eternal focus, integrating faith into all academic disciplines, and fostering a biblical worldview. With a commitment to academic excellence, we offer rigorous programs from early education through 12th grade, preparing students for college, career, and calling. Our faculty and staff serve as mentors, guiding students to identify their God-given gifts while emphasizing integrity, service, and spiritual growth. The schools redemptive community extends beyond classrooms, creating a supportive environment where families, teachers, and administrators collaborate to nurture students character and faith.Recognized as the largest private school in East Texas, we maintain a legacy of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics, with 100% college acceptance for seniors and numerous state championships in TAPPS competitions. Our hybrid Grace University program for grades K-8 uniquely combines at-home learning with on-campus experiences, reinforcing partnerships between parents and educators. Through chapel services, extracurricular activities, and community outreach, we cultivate a culture where education becomes an act of worship. With over 50 years of experience, we remain dedicated to shaping students who view all of life through the Creators perspective, equipping them to serve God with excellence in every endeavor.
Services
Early Education
Elementary Programs
Middle School
High School
Grace University
College Guidance
Athletics Programs
Arts Education
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We integrate biblical principles into all academic disciplines for holistic development
- 100% college acceptance rate with millions in scholarships awarded annually
- Award-winning arts and athletics programs with state championship recognition
- Hybrid Grace University option combining home learning with campus experiences
- Supportive community fostering partnerships between parents, teachers, and students
What people say
Strong biblical foundation
Excellent college preparation
Supportive community
Award-winning programs
Dedicated staff
Services
Early Education
Our Christ-centered child care program nurtures infants through four-year-olds with age-appropriate learning and spiritual development. Certified educators create a safe environment for foundational skills while emphasizing God's love. Programs focus on social readiness and early academic concepts through play-based learning.
Middle School
This program develops academic and spiritual growth for grades 5-8 through challenging curriculum and character-building activities. Teachers guide students in exploring God-given talents while maintaining rigorous standards in core subjects and electives.
High School
Four-year college-preparatory program combines advanced academics with spiritual maturity. Students engage in AP courses, leadership opportunities, and vocational exploration while participating in 20 sports and numerous arts programs.
Grace University
Flexible K-8 hybrid program blends home education with on-campus instruction. Two-day weekly campus attendance includes core academics, enrichment activities, and social development while parents maintain primary teaching roles.
College Guidance
Personalized college counseling matches student strengths with appropriate institutions. Services include application assistance, scholarship guidance, and career planning to ensure successful transitions to higher education.
People
Jay Ferguson
Head of School
Dr. Jay Ferguson leads Grace Community School with over 25 years of educational leadership experience. He emphasizes biblical worldview integration and academic excellence while fostering community partnerships.
Blake Luce
Chairman of Board
Mr. Blake Luce serves as Chairman of the Board and elder at Grace Community Church. He provides strategic leadership while ensuring alignment with the school's founding mission and values.
Questions
What makes Grace Community School unique?
Our integration of Christian faith with academic excellence creates a distinct learning environment where students develop biblical worldviews alongside rigorous academics.
Do you offer programs for different grade levels?
We provide comprehensive education from infant care through 12th grade, including our innovative Grace University hybrid program for grades K-8.
What college preparation services do you offer?
Our dedicated college guidance counselors provide personalized support for applications, scholarship opportunities, and matching students with suitable institutions based on their strengths.
Are there extracurricular activities available?
We offer 20 sports with 56 teams and award-winning arts programs, providing diverse opportunities for students to develop talents and character through competition and creative expression.
How do you involve parents in education?
Our Grace University program actively partners with parents as co-teachers, while regular communication and family events maintain strong home-school connections across all grade levels.
Reviews (2)
Kellie Pope
Feb 04, 2022
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Our family has been tremendously blessed to be a part of the Grace community over the last 6 years. From its dedicated teachers and staff, to the administration and athletic coaches, we have been met with like-minded, godly people time and time again. What a blessing for our kids to deepen their faith, not just in chapel, but in the classroom and on the football field, too! We're so grateful for GCS and the partners it has brought into our larger family as we, collectively, strive to develop young people who are grounded in their faith and prepared for their future.
Blake Luce
Nov 17, 2017
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Excellent school with awesome teachers and staff! Not perfect but a rigorous, high quality education that focuses on developing the whole person in the context of a biblical worldview. It has made an indelible mark on me and my family for multiple generations through the spiritual environment prevalent by teaching that all Truth is God's Truth.
