Great Commission Academy Christian Education · K–12
Paterson, NJ · Private Christian School · K–12

Cultivating the next generation
of devoted disciples.

Great Commission Academy is a Christ-centered K–12 private school in Paterson, forming students academically, spiritually, and morally — and sending them into the world to serve and glorify God.

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  • Christ-Centered

    Scripture is woven into every subject and every conversation — not as an add-on, but as the foundation for understanding the world.

  • Academically Rigorous

    A classical approach to core subjects prepares students to think carefully, write clearly, and speak with conviction.

  • Community-Rooted

    Small class sizes and engaged families mean every child is known, challenged, and encouraged by name.

Who We Are

Shaped by faith. Refined through excellence. Sent for His glory.

Mission

The Great Commission Academy is dedicated to fulfilling the call of Christ by cultivating the next generation of devoted disciples from Paterson. We provide a rigorous, Christ-centered education that fosters the holistic development of students academically, spiritually, and morally, preparing them to excel, serve, and glorify God in all their endeavors.

Vision

We envision a generation of young leaders emerging from Paterson shaped by faith, refined through excellence, and sent into the world as bold disciples of Jesus Christ. These leaders will understand their role in God’s redemptive story and be equipped to transform every sphere of life for His glory.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19
Programs

From first words to first principles.

A unified K–12 program grounded in Scripture, the classical tradition, and the belief that every student is made in the image of God.

  • K–5

    Elementary

    Foundations in phonics, arithmetic, and Scripture memory, built through hands-on learning and daily worship.

  • 6–8

    Middle School

    Students grow in logic, language, and leadership — learning to reason, question well, and steward their gifts.

  • 9–12

    High School

    Rhetoric, great books, and advanced mathematics prepare graduates to engage college and culture with grace and truth.

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