Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,000
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Young Americans Christian School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,000
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Young Americans Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
482 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 28%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
22 students
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
Advanced Courses
AP/ACCEL Courses:World HistoryCalculus
PsychologySociology
SpanishU.S History
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandFine Arts
School Notes
- Young Americans Christian School is a college preparatory private Christian school serving Rockdale and Newton Counties for over 30 years.Young Americans Christian School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS). YACS was voted Readers Best Choice private school for Rockdale/Newton counties in 2018.
- Young Americans Christian School is a college preparatory private Christian school serving Rockdale and Newton Counties for over 30 years.Young Americans Christian School is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS). YACS was voted Readers Best Choice private school for Rockdale/Newton counties in 2018.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Young Americans Christian School cost?
Young Americans Christian School's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.
What schools are Young Americans Christian School often compared to?
Young Americans Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Peachtree Academy School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Young Americans Christian School offer?
Young Americans Christian School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Young Americans Christian School's ranking?
Young Americans Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Young Americans Christian School?
The application deadline for Young Americans Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
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