Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Emanuel Junior Academy
About the School
- Emanuel Junior Academy in Albany, GA is a co–ed private elementary school serving grades K through 6 in a small city community.
- The school, founded in 2004, has an enrollment of 14 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 2 teachers.
- As a Seventh Day Adventist–affiliated school, Emanuel Junior Academy holds memberships including the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the National Independent Private Schools Association.
- The student body is 100% students of color, placing the school in the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for diversity.
- Emanuel Junior Academy provides K–6 education within Albany's city setting, reflecting a small, community–focused school environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Emanuel Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Emanuel Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Emanuel Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Emanuel Junior Academy is Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is New Birth Fellowship Christian Academy (2.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
107 North Mock Bldg. G
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 903-9747
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 62 students
Christian
2106 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 439-4055
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 17 students
Christian
1120 W Broad Ave Ste B4
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 903-1030
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students
109 Hedgerow Dr
Leesburg, GA 31763
(850) 294-2834
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
107 North Mock Bldg. G
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 903-9747
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 17 students
Christian
1120 W Broad Ave Ste B4
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 903-1030
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2832 Ledo Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0173
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
905 S County Line Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 888-7994
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 62 students
Christian
2106 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 439-4055
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 17 students
Christian
1120 W Broad Ave Ste B4
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 903-1030
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students
109 Hedgerow Dr
Leesburg, GA 31763
(850) 294-2834
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2832 Ledo Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0173
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 62 students
Christian
2106 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 439-4055
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students
109 Hedgerow Dr
Leesburg, GA 31763
(850) 294-2834
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2832 Ledo Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0173
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
905 S County Line Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 888-7994
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Baker County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
8557.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Cooper-carver Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
8558.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Terrell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
8558.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Terrell Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2828
8558.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
8561.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
School Reviews
5 2/20/2021
EJA is an excellent school that provides the best education in the south of Georgia.
5 8/28/2019
EJA is a wonderful environment with an intimate setting. Students are encouraged to prepare for this world and their life to come in heaven.
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