Welcome to UCA
I am so glad that you are looking into UCA — whether you are actively seeking admission or just accidentally found your way here while browsing around.
At UCA, we are not just a school — we are a family. A family who laughs together, prays together, learns together and occasionally loses a crayon or a pencil together (but never our homework!)
But more importantly, we are a Christian-centered community that believes education is about more than just facts and figures. It’s about shaping hearts, minds and lives through the truth of God’s Word. Our mission is rooted in Biblical values, strong character and academic excellence — and we take that seriously.
We use a blend of Christian and carefully selected curriculum, integrating faith with high academic standards. We challenge students to think critically, to love learning and to live boldly for Christ. Our teachers are passionate, our classrooms are purposeful and our school days are filled with discovery, joy and a whole lot of grace!
If you are looking for a place where your child can grow in faith, knowledge and confidence — surrounded by a loving and caring staff and like-minded families — then welcome home.
I’d love to meet you in person soon.
With joy and gratitude,
Jeremy Rawls (Dr. J)
Head of School
Union Christian Academy
Admissions Process
How to Apply
Scholarship Opportunities
Need help paying UCA tuition?
Some families may qualify for additional tuition assistance through these private, need-based, school choice programs. Visit each program’s website to find out if you qualify.
Auxiliary Services
Bus Transportation
UCA is assisted by the Union Parish School District bus system. Bus Transportation is only provided for those who live in Union Parish.
For more information on bus fees and bus routes, contact the Union Parish School Board office (318) 368-9715
After School Care
Dining Services
Prepared daily on campus
Junior High/High School students have a morning snack option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few FAQs. We hope this will help as you consider enrolling your child/children in UCA. Please feel free to call or come by the office so that we may further assist you.
A student needs to be age 3 prior to Sept. 30, and potty trained to enroll in our K3 program. According to the state of Louisiana, a student must be age 4 prior to Sept. 30 to be to enroll in our K4 program.
The average class size is 10 students.
For all grades:
Top Attire: Purple, gold, white, or gray polos bearing the UCA approved logo. Undershirts are allowed.
Bottom Attire: Jean pants or shorts. Khaki pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers. School plaid skirts. Shorts, skirts, and jumpers can’t be higher than 3 inches above the knee. All bottom attire must be neat with no holes, rips, or bling.
Outerwear worn In the classroom: Purple, gold, white or gray jackets bearing the UCA approved logo. No hoodies are allowed.
Outside the classroom (upon arrival or when going outside for PE, recess, etc.) Non UCA outerwear may be worn so long as it doesn’t have inappropriate sayings, pictures, logos, etc.
Students can wear jeans and a UCA spirit shirt on Fridays and other times when pre-approved, such as Spirit Days.
You’re in good company! Nearly 20 percent of our students live outside of the Farmerville area. Our students come from many different areas of northeast Louisiana and southern Arkansas, which include several different parishes. We have/had students from West Monroe, Ruston, Jonesboro, Dubach, Strong, Junction City and more!
We are an independent private Christian school unaffiliated with a specific church or denomination. However, as our name suggests, we are grounded by Christian principles, and we embrace this as a standard of excellence we strive to follow and guide our students to follow. The UCA school day includes daily communal prayers in the morning, at lunch, and prior to events such as games and banquets. Our students attend Bible classes and participate in a mid-week ,age-appropriate Chapel services. UCA recognizes and celebrates the Christmas and Easter holidays.
A shadow day is when a school-age child interested in attending UCA attends classes with current UCA students his age for all all or part of the day. Your child will be paired with a “buddy” who will show them around, introduce them to new friends, and give them a sense of what it’s like to be a UCA Lion! This visit can be scheduled through our office. 318-368-8890.
We offer aftercare immediately following the 2:45 dismissal bell. Aftercare is open to all local students, not just those who attend UCA. If you have questions, contact our office at 318-368-8890.
No, UCA families represent a wide variety of churches and denominations. We do encourage all of our families to attend church.
We have junior high sports that begin, under the direction of a coach, in the 6th grade. Peewee sports are offered if we have enough interested students. The past few years we have had a boys PeeWee Basketball team for grades four through six. We also have a Mini-Cheer squad for girls in grades 3-6.
We compete in Class A of MAIS. Our opponents are typically schools in north Louisiana, south Arkansas, and west Mississippi.
Yes, if your child enrolls before the start of the school year. If your child enrolls after school starts then there is a five-day waiting period.
We offer Spanish as a foreign language.
10th grade
The Union Parish School District assists UCA with student transportation in Union Parish. Students who live outside Union Parish must make their own travel arrangements.
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15 percernt of our teachers have advanced degrees.
Tuition can paid annually, quarterly, monthly or weekly. Please contact our Business Manager Sharon Mashaw (318-368-8890), for information.
Not at all! The first step is to acquire admissions material, click here for our admissions checklist or call our office at 318-368-8890. Secondly, you’ll need to schedule a visit with Head of School Jeremy Rawls. He will show you around campus, answer any questions you may have, and get to know you and your family.
UCA offers baseball, basketball, softball, football, cheer, track and field, art, and National Honor Society,
UCA is state approved and accredited by the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools and SAX (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). Our graduates can qualify for TOPS.
Please call the school at 318-368-8890 to find out more about UCA. We would love to answer any questions that you may have. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook. This will give you a sense of the daily happenings at UCA.