School History:

Grace Baptist Academy was established in 1973 as a ministry of Grace Baptist

Church, with 85 students (K-6) enrolled during the first year.  The junior high was

added in 1975, and two years later started a high school program.

Grace Baptist Academy joined the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

in 2001.  Today the faculty, staff, students and parents of GBA benefit from the vision

and faith of Grace Baptist Church.  Serving young people from all areas of Kankakee and

neighboring counties, GBA has provided an educational environment in which achieving

one's best and developing Godly character are synonymous.