Peachtree Academy School vs. Young Americans Christian School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Peachtree Academy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Young Americans Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
Peachtree Academy is a collaborative community of educators, students and families united in our efforts to provide a college preparatory school that embraces Christian values and promotes the highest educational standards possible.
While teaching to national standards, instructional strategies are carefully selected to include: hands-on learning, content enriching projects, progress monitoring, data-driven instruction, field trips and use of state of the art technological resources in the development of students as problem solvers and critical thinkers.
We view parents, grandparents, students, and teachers as vital components to the success of each child.
We believe that families play a crucial role in all parts of school life.
Young Americans Christian School is a college preparatory private Christian school serving Rockdale and Newton Counties for over 30 years.Young Americans Christian School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS). YACS was voted Readers Best Choice private school for Rockdale/Newton counties in 2018.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Language based / Mild
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Year Founded
2003
1988
Students Body
Total Students
521 students
482 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
110
17
Kindergarten Students
54
34
Grade 1 Students
37
35
Grade 2 Students
37
37
Grade 3 Students
30
34
Grade 4 Students
34
24
Grade 5 Students
28
52
Grade 6 Students
35
44
Grade 7 Students
24
35
Grade 8 Students
35
48
Grade 9 Students
21
29
Grade 10 Students
19
27
Grade 11 Students
29
31
Grade 12 Students
28
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
45%
20%
Average Class Size
16
22
Number of AP Classes
n/a
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:17
Average SAT score
1150
1090
Average ACT score
30
23
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(burgundy, black shirts with logo and khaki or black pants, skirts)
(burgundy, black shirts with logo and khaki or black pants, skirts)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,000
$7,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates range from $5000-$6900
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% on Financial Aid
10%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
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Acceptance Rate
52%
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Admissions Director
Jenna Johnson
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Admissions Associate
Brittany Atha
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Band, Book Club, Chorus, Drama Club, Fitness, Pep Squad, Performing Arts, Piano, Science Club, Strings, Tutoring, Voice
Band, Fine Arts