The purpose of the First Assembly Christian School is to provide a Christian alternative to education for the children of our community and the surrounding area.
The school endeavors to educate students in the four areas, the school seeks to develop its students: mentally- in wisdom and excellence; physically- in stature; spiritually- in favor with God; and socially- in favor with men.
The school seeks to bring each student to a place of knowing Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
It is the mission of First Assembly Christian School to provide a school in which each child may be taught the academic disciplines within a Christian context.
It is also our mission to introduce every child to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives and to nurture their Christian growth.
It is the determination of those associated with First Assembly Christian School to promote the finest in academic standards as well as developing skills in creative thinking, writing, fine arts and ministry.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Concord Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1976
Colors
Blue, Gold
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
960 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: It is the mission of Concord Academy to guide our students in achieving educational excellence in a Christian environment while declaring God's power to the next generation one student at a time.
- The purpose of the First Assembly Christian School is to provide a Christian alternative to education for the children of our community and the surrounding area. The school endeavors to educate students in the four areas, the school seeks to develop its students: mentally- in wisdom and excellence; physically- in stature; spiritually- in favor with God; and socially- in favor with men. The school seeks to bring each student to a place of knowing Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. It is the mission of First Assembly Christian School to provide a school in which each child may be taught the academic disciplines within a Christian context. It is also our mission to introduce every child to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives and to nurture their Christian growth. It is the determination of those associated with First Assembly Christian School to promote the finest in academic standards as well as developing skills in creative thinking, writing, fine arts and ministry.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Concord Academy often compared to?
Concord Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Covenant Classical School by visitors of our site.
What is Concord Academy's ranking?
Concord Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Concord Academy?
The application deadline for Concord Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/31/2013
High School teachers know their students and demonstrate a willingness to work with students to see them reach their potential. The school offers standard classroom subjects and also offers additional courses through online based curriculum. Many sports are offered and competitive. There are drama offerings and show choir. My family is very pleased with FACS and glad we made the decision to send our student here after public school and homeschooling.
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