As a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church, Sherwood Christian Academy will partner with Christian parents to provide students with a quality, Bible-based education that will lead students to strive for excellence in all things so that they will become Christ-like leaders in their homes, churches, workplaces and communities.
In order to successfully fulfill this mission, Sherwood Christian Academy has identified six core values that will be given high priority in all of SCA's programs.
Each core value has several operating principles that allows SCA to put these core values into everyday practice in all aspects of its educational program.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sherwood Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1985
Colors
Blue, Red
Student Body
Total Students
390 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Victory The Eagle
- As a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church, Sherwood Christian Academy will partner with Christian parents to provide students with a quality, Bible-based education that will lead students to strive for excellence in all things so that they will become Christ-like leaders in their homes, churches, workplaces and communities. In order to successfully fulfill this mission, Sherwood Christian Academy has identified six core values that will be given high priority in all of SCA's programs. Each core value has several operating principles that allows SCA to put these core values into everyday practice in all aspects of its educational program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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What is Sherwood Christian Academy's ranking?
Sherwood Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sherwood Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Sherwood Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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