Advent Ridge Academy
Tel:
(512) 392-9475
- Formally San Marcos Adventist Junior Academy. Advent Ridge Academy is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children.
- A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools.
- We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs.
- We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come.
- To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men as stated in Matthew, master the basic academic skills, value labor, physical and mental, as the, blessing God intended, cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Students: 43 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Advent Ridge Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) Texas Private School Accreditation Commission |
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventist |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-10 |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 43 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 41% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Navy/Khaki pants and polo) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 4000 per K-8 Student (10 months) 5000 per 9-10 Student (10 months) |
| % on Financial Aid | 48% |
| Acceptance Rate | 98% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Dania Murillo |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Intramural Sports Only, VolleyballBasketball, Intramural Sports Only, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Please see http://sanmarcostx.adventistschoolconnect.org/registration--tuition for additional information.
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School Reviews
| 5 San Marcos Adventist Junior Academy (SMAJA) is a very friendly and welcoming school. The community and local church members are very supportive of Adventist Christian Education. Teachers here go above and beyond to help each student learn, grow, and succeed! - Posted by Administrator - C. Suess |
| 5 I have seen many different christian schools to compare in the past. I would say this is one of the best I have found in the entire Texas, not exaggerating. Great teacher, new facilities, sweet children, nice people around. Small teacher student ratio, so you''ll feel like a family here. They teach our kids of God's loves and to respect others. Their quality of education beyond my expectation. My children seems to be advance, without being pressured or stressed. They always seem to have fun on learning things. Additionally, they are the lowest tuition in town too. What a deal. May God continue to bless this school. It's been a great blessing for us. - Posted by Parent - agahu |
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