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)
Top Rankings
Emanuel Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
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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