Mt. Bethel Christian Academy vs. The Walker School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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The Walker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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School History
Overview
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is an independent, Christian preparatory school serving students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.
The school campuses are located in Marietta, just north of Atlanta in East Cobb County.
The school serves two campuses: a 44-acre campus at 4385 Lower Roswell Road (lower and middle school) and the 34-acre campus at 2509 Post Oak Tritt Rd, Marietta, GA (upper school).
The Walker School is metro Atlanta's best independent Pre-K(3)-12 school and recognized by Niche.com as Cobb County's No. 1 STEM school.
Walker inspires transformative learning through rigorous academics, innovative STEM programming and meaningful relationships that support every student's growth.
Rooted in a student-centered approach, Walker integrates science, technology, engineering and math across disciplines while nurturing curiosity, dignity, honor and kindness.
Students are challenged to think critically, solve complex problems and take ownership of their learning in an inclusive community where they are known and supported.
Walker graduates leave prepared to lead with confidence, adaptability and purpose, ready for a future shaped by innovation and change.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1998
1957
Students Body
Total Students
687 students
947 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
82
37
Grade 1 Students
53
33
Grade 2 Students
54
43
Grade 3 Students
58
46
Grade 4 Students
60
49
Grade 5 Students
45
52
Grade 6 Students
64
80
Grade 7 Students
64
87
Grade 8 Students
57
88
Grade 9 Students
27
90
Grade 10 Students
47
102
Grade 11 Students
51
89
Grade 12 Students
25
122
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
94 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
77%
Average Class Size
18
11
Number of AP Classes
15
25
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 6
Tuition Cost
$12,200
$31,820
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition ranges $19,260 - $31,820
% on Financial Aid
13%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,415
n/a
Acceptance Rate
74%
65%
Admissions Director
Jackie Grasty
Katherine Harirson
Admissions Associate
n/a
Sarah Martin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
54
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Academic TeamAnimal Activist Club
Art ClubAsian Culture Club
Battle of the BandsBlack Student Union
Buddies Without BordersChess Club
Childhood Cancer AwarenessCoding Club
Community Cleanup ClubConcrete Jungle Club
Data Science ClubDessert Decor
Diversity AllianceDnD Club
Econ ClubEntrepreneurship Club
Environmental ClubF1 Club
Fair Oaks PartnershipFashion Club
Fellowship of Christian StudentsFilm Club
Finance ClubFrench Club
French Honor SocietyGirl Talk
Health Occupations Students of AmericaImprov Club
International Thespian SocietyKindness Club
Knit Your MindLatino Alliance for Culture and Empowerment
Literary MagazineLOVE Club
Math TeamMock Trial
Model United NationsNational Art Honors Society
peer leadershipRunning Club
SodalitasSpeedch and Debate
Spike Ball ClubStem Club
Step Up ProgramStudent Activities Union
Student Athlete OrganizationStudent Policy Committee
Student Service OrganizationWalker Robotics
Walker World Health OrganizationWiffleball Club