GraceWay Academy: Christian Preschool and VPK in Ocala
A private Christian preschool-through-8th-grade school run by Grace Presbyterian Church, with VPK, Bible class, Spanish and Friday family chapel.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Last verified October 5, 2026
What is GraceWay Academy?
GraceWay Academy is a private Christian school run as a ministry of Grace Presbyterian Church at 2255 SE 38th St in Ocala. It starts with a class for 3-year-olds, offers a VPK preschool for 4s and 5s at $4,600 a year, and continues through 8th grade, with care from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
GraceWay Academy: verified facts
Last verified October 5, 2026 against the Florida DCF provider record and the provider's own pages
- Address
- 2255 SE 38th St, Ocala, FL 34480
- Phone
- (352) 629-4523
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. with before and after care
- Ages
- Age 3 through 8th grade
- VPK
- Yes, free for eligible 4-year-olds
- Church or ministry
- Ministry of Grace Presbyterian Church
- State license
- Religious-exempt (not licensed by DCF), X05MA0210, capacity 151
- Website
- gracewayacademy.org
Tuition
- Preschool 4s and 5s (VPK): $4,600 a year or $460 a month
- VPK after care (12:00–5:30): $150 a week or $35 a day
- VPK before care (from 7:30): $35 a week or $8 a day
- Kindergarten–5th grade: $8,600 a year; $225 registration (not charged for VPK)
- The schedule does not list a rate for the 3-year-old class
Source: the provider's published rates. Rates change; confirm before enrolling.
Programs
- Three-year-old preschool ("Fireflies")
- Preschool 4s and 5s with VPK
- K–8 school
- Before care from 7:30 and after care to 5:30
Check inspection history on the Florida DCF child care provider search (search license X05MA0210).
See all Ocala church daycaresAbout the program
GraceWay Academy is a private Christian school and a ministry of Grace Presbyterian Church in south Ocala. It starts with a class for 3-year-olds, continues with a 4s and 5s preschool that takes VPK, and runs through 8th grade.
The school day for VPK ends at noon, and GraceWay sells before care from 7:30 a.m. and after care until 5:30 p.m. by the week or the day. Bible class, Spanish and a Friday family chapel are part of the program.
The approved 2026–27 schedule prices the 4s and 5s preschool at $4,600 for the year and VPK after care at $150 a week. It does not list a separate rate for the 3-year-old class, so ask the office for that figure.
Before you visit
Call ahead to ask about openings for your child's age, the current tuition and registration fees, and how faith is part of the day. If you plan to use VPK, apply for a Certificate of Eligibility through the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County before you enroll; the provider needs it to hold a VPK seat. Our tour checklist covers ratios, staff screening, safety and pickup rules.