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#274 of 433 private schools in GA

Athens Christian School

School · Athens, GA

A private school in Athens, GA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1270 HWY 29 N, Athens, GA 30601

  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,255.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index36%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment494
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Athens Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,357

Median home value

$213,300

Median rent

$1,198/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

38.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White78.5%
Black10.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian3.4%
Two or More2.6%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Athens Christian School is listed in Athens, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Athens Christian School

Athens Christian School is a private school in Athens, GA, serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Athens Christian School

What grades does Athens Christian School serve?

Athens Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Athens Christian School?

Athens Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Athens Christian School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Athens Christian School rank in GA?

Athens Christian School ranks #274 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Athens Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Athens Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Athens Christian School a private school?

Yes, Athens Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Athens Christian School a religious school?

Athens Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
494
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clarke County
Area population (ZIP 30601)
24,288
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
27.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30601; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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