Sherwood Christian Academy

1418 Old Pretoria Rd Albany, GA 31721
www.scaeagles.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Sherwood Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985
Colors
Blue, Red

Student Body

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

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • As a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church, Sherwood Christian Academy will partner with Christian parents to provide students with a quality, Bible-based education that will lead students to strive for excellence in all things so that they will become Christ-like leaders in their homes, churches, workplaces and communities.
  • In order to successfully fulfill this mission, Sherwood Christian Academy has identified six core values that will be given high priority in all of SCA's programs.
  • Each core value has several operating principles that allows SCA to put these core values into everyday practice in all aspects of its educational program.
  • School Mascot: Victory The Eagle
  • As a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church, Sherwood Christian Academy will partner with Christian parents to provide students with a quality, Bible-based education that will lead students to strive for excellence in all things so that they will become Christ-like leaders in their homes, churches, workplaces and communities. In order to successfully fulfill this mission, Sherwood Christian Academy has identified six core values that will be given high priority in all of SCA's programs. Each core value has several operating principles that allows SCA to put these core values into everyday practice in all aspects of its educational program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sherwood Christian Academy often compared to?
Sherwood Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield-Windsor School by visitors of our site.
What is Sherwood Christian Academy's ranking?
Sherwood Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Sherwood Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Sherwood Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,123 for elementary schools and $14,348 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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