First Assembly Christian Academy

Po Box 12367 Gastonia, NC 28052
www.gastoniafirst.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

First Assembly Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1984

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • Our purpose is to offer a Christian atmosphere in which students are challenged to excellence in academics and practical Christian living.
  • We use the A Beka curriculum in all grades K3-K5.
  • Our purpose is to offer a Christian atmosphere in which students are challenged to excellence in academics and practical Christian living.
  • We use the A Beka curriculum in all grades K3-K5.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does First Assembly Christian Academy cost?
First Assembly Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for First Assembly Christian Academy?
The application deadline for First Assembly Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Gaston County, NC is $10,075 for elementary schools and $10,075 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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