Neighborhood Academy (Closed 2019)

Located in Macon, GA, Neighborhood Academy is a nonsectarian private school serving preschool through 7th grade with a total enrollment of 26 students in a city setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 26:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
Neighborhood Academy's student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of its community.
As a co–ed school with a program type of regular elementary and secondary education, it offers programming for early childhood through middle school levels.
Neighborhood Academy operates without religious affiliation in a midsize city locale, distinguishing it within the Macon private school landscape.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7

Student Body

Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Neighborhood Academy?
The application deadline for Neighborhood Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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