Sacramento Adventist Academy

Sacramento Adventist Academy educates students in preschool through twelfth grade, offering opportunities to develop their knowledge, skills, and spiritual life.
SAA is a private Seventh-day Adventist Christian school, fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
As such, the faculty and staff work to provide a strong understanding of the Bible as well as tools to become lifelong learners and critical thinkers.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Sacramento Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1958

Student Body

Total Students
333 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Sacramento Adventist Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, AP Statistics, AP US Histroy
Average SAT score
1170
Average ACT score
25
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies depending on whether the student is in Preschool, Elementary, Junior High or High School.

Sports

School Notes

  • Community The majority of Sacramento Adventist Academy students come from homes where at least one parent is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA). About 88% of the student body comes from representative constituent churches, about 5% from other SDA churches, with the remaining 7% coming from non-SDA backgrounds. For the current school year, Caucasians comprise about 79% of the student body, Asians about 10%, Hispanics about 4%, and African Americans about 3%. Sacramento County is one of 58 counties in California and is home to the state capitol. The county lies in the Central Valley at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. It has 965.7 square miles in land area and a population density of 1,400.5 per square mile. According to the County of Sacramento, the estimated population on January 1, 2008, was 1,424,415. This increased by 1.3% from the 2007 census. Ethnically, according to quickfacts.census.gov, Sacramento is a combination Caucasians (69%), Hispanics (19.3%), Asians (13.5%), and African Americans (10.5%). In 2004, the median household income was $47,215. The median price of housing in Carmichael is reported to be $174,300 in 2009, a significant decrease from prior years. In 2004, public administration was the largest of the employment sectors. Other major sectors include construction, health care, services, and technology. According to PrivateSchoolReview.com there are nearly 54 private high schools and 136 private elementary schools in Sacramento County. In a 2008 Sacramento Business Journal article, SAA was listed in the top 25. Among Adventist schools in the area, Orangevale Adventist School offers smaller, multi-grade classrooms, with nearly 100 K-8 students. Within commute range are Pine Hills Academy and El Dorado Academy, both 12-grade SDA schools. Our Promise As a Christian school, we will value our students as individuals, challenging them to dream great dreams while offering them freedom to be kids. We will endeavor to develop confidence to face an uncertain world, discipline to build strong character, and strength to overcome adversity. We will provide the opportunity to discover a loving God, accept Jesus Christ as a personal Savior, and develop Christ-centered wisdom to make the best decisions. Our Mission Statement Sacramento Adventist Academy exists to provide a value-centered Christian education in an environment of academic excellence.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Sacramento Adventist Academy offer?
Sacramento Adventist Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
What is Sacramento Adventist Academy's ranking?
Sacramento Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sacramento Adventist Academy?
The application deadline for Sacramento Adventist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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I love SAA. The music program is amazing, with the band starting at 4th grade, the choir from Kindergarten, and even more options in high school. The sports are also great, with a wide variety offered, including volleyball, soccer, flag football, and softball. All the teachers are amazing, and the education is great. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a good, Christian education. Everyone is welcome!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Sacramento County, CA is $9,835 for elementary schools and $11,687 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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