Greater Atlanta Christian School

1575 Indian Trail Rd, Norcross, GA, 30093
Tel: (770)243-2274
Grades: PK - 12 | 1839 students
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Greater Atlanta Christian School has twice been named a National School of Excellence. It is currently the 2nd largest independent school in the state of Georgia. GAC normally sends 100% of its graduates to colleges and universities throughout the country. GAC is intentionally diverse, with 29% minority students.

School Overview:
Greater Atlanta Christian School
School Membership(s) Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Church of Christ
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild learning differences
Year Founded 1961
Student Body
Total Students 1839 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 29% (GA School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 161 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 19 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1730
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,400
Tuition Notes K4-5th $12,100 6-8th $13,100
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,500
Acceptance Rate 70%
Admissions Director Linda Clovis
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Diving Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling

School Notes:

  • The mission of Greater Atlanta Christian School is to help each student grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.

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Nearby Schools:

Greater Atlanta Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Corinth Christian Preschool & Primary
Gr. K-3 | 0.9 mi. away
Victory Christian Academy
Gr. PK-3 | 1.2 mi. away
Loganville Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 3.2 mi. away
Bright Beginnings Preschool
Gr. K | 4.4 mi. away
Faith Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 4.7 mi. away

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