First Christian Academy (Top Ranked �� School for 2025-26)

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First Christian Academy

First Christian Academy is a Christ-Centered Middle, Elementary and Preschool serving children from two years old through eighth grade. Our desire is to partner with the family to provide each student with an optimal education experience in a nurturing Christian environment.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 309 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

First Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

2001

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

309 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

First Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

31:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Vary according to age or grade. Please visit admissions tab on website.

Admissions Director

Buffy Shanholtzer

Admissions Associate

Lisa Mewherter

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Gifted and Accelerated ProgramSnapology - STEM

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Scoops - Lacrosse

School Notes

Please visit our webside for more information. We would love to have you tour the Academy and speak with our teachers. Once you visit, you will not want to leave.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does First Christian Academy cost?

First Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $125 for summer students.

What schools are First Christian Academy often compared to?

First Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Butler Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does First Christian Academy offer?

First Christian Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

What is First Christian Academy's ranking?

First Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for First Christian Academy?

The application deadline for First Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 5/23/2022

FCA was a huge blessing. They are a small school with a family-like atmosphere. My son felt comfortable from the first day with everyone. Very military friendly!!

- Posted by Parent - Erin

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 309 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,333 for elementary schools and $14,624 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).