Advent Ridge Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Formally San Marcos Adventist Junior Academy.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-10
Enrollment: 51 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Advent Ridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-10

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Advent Ridge Academy
Pre-K	3
Kind	4
1	3
2	4
3	6
4	6
5	5
6	5
7	4
8	5
9	3
10	3

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Year Founded

1966

School Calendar

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School Motto

equipping students to be servant leaders by seeking God first

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

72%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy/Khaki pants and polo

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC)
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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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.: 82%

Admissions Director

Dania Murillo

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballIntramural Sports Only

Volleyball

School Notes

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.

Please seehttp://sanmarcostx.adventistschoolconnect.org/registration--tuition for additional information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Advent Ridge Academy cost?

Advent Ridge Academy's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Advent Ridge Academy?

The acceptance rate of Advent Ridge Academy is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does Advent Ridge Academy offer?

Advent Ridge Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Intramural Sports Only and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Advent Ridge Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is Advent Ridge Academy located?

Advent Ridge Academy is located in the Oak Heights neighborhood of San Marcos, TX.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/2/2018

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 5/17/2016

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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