Grace Christian Academy — Known. Loved. Challenged. A Christ-centered school for JK–8 in Falls Church, Virginia, since 1973.

50+
Years of GCA
JK–8
Grade Levels
12:1
Student–Teacher
100%
Christ-Centered
Grace Christian Academy campus and classrooms (placeholder image)
What Makes Us, Us

Education on a personal level—since 1973.

For more than fifty years, Grace Christian Academy has been a place where faith and learning grow together. We're small enough to know every child by name, and rooted deeply enough to send them on to greater things.

We believe a GCA education is more than academics. It's a community that partners with families to raise children who are known by their teachers, loved as God's own, and challenged to discover the gifts He's given them.

Our Story & Beliefs
Our Heritage

Five decades of faithfulness

From ten scholars in 1973 to generations of Eagles—the same mission in every season: Christ in everything.

1973Grace opens its doors with its first ten scholars
1994The Eagle—and blue & gold—take flight
2019Accreditation renewed with exemplary status
2023Celebrating 50 years of Grace
A Path for Every Stage

Programs that grow with your child

From a child's first classroom to the threshold of high school, we meet students where they are.

Early foundations classroom (placeholder)
Junior K – Kindergarten

Early Foundations

Wonder, play, and the first joys of reading in a warm, Christ-filled classroom.

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Grades 1 – 5

Elementary

A rich, well-rounded curriculum that builds strong academics and stronger character.

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Grades 6 – 8

Middle School

Preparing confident, faithful young people for high school and beyond.

Our Heartbeat
Known. Loved. Challenged.

Three words shape everything we do—and they point to one purpose: Christ-guided impact, in every child and out into the world.

Known

In a school this size, no child slips through the cracks. Teachers know each student's name, gifts, and story.

Loved

Every child is treasured as an image-bearer of God—cared for, prayed over, and welcomed exactly as they are.

Challenged

We call out the best in each student, stretching them to grow in mind and character for a life of "greater things."

From Our Families

Why families choose GCA

The teachers know our daughter as a whole person. She isn't a number here—she's seen, loved, and challenged.

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Current ParentElementary family

GCA gave my kids a foundation of faith and confidence. They walked into high school ready—on to greater things.

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Alumni ParentClass of 2019

It's a true community. We're not just dropping our son off—we're part of a family that prays for and with us.

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Current ParentMiddle school family

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Take the First Step

Ready to learn more about GCA?

Tell us a little about your family and we'll be in touch. Tours are open for next fall and beyond.