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#372 of 433 private schools in GA

Growing Minds Christian Academy

Elementary School

100 BRAXTON CT, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Private

Enrollment

31

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 7th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#372 of 433

In Fayetteville

#6 of 8

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Growing Minds Christian Academy

5.0/10

Elementary School in Fayetteville · grades Kindergarten – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Fayette County High School

6.4/10

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7.5/10

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About Growing Minds Christian Academy

Growing Minds Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Fayetteville, GA. Growing Minds Christian Academy serves approximately 31 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Growing Minds Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares1.5 pts below GA schools
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • GA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 31 students, Growing Minds Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Growing Minds Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Growing Minds Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Growing Minds Christian Academy compares to 11 public schools serving similar grades in Fayetteville, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
This School
vs
13.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
31
This School
vs
692
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.0
This School
vs
7.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 93.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.5% vs 0%
Growing Minds Christian Academy Fayetteville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Growing Minds Christian Academy (this school) 5.0
Spring Hill Elementary School 7.5
Fayetteville Elementary School 8.5
Bennett's Mill Middle School 7.3
Cleveland Elementary School 7.5
Whitewater Middle School 8.9
North Fayette Elementary School 7.8
River's Edge Elementary School 5.0
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School 8.3
Inman Elementary 7.8
Rising Starr Middle School 9.1
Peeples Elementary School 9.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B 6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 4.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 12%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.7 / 10
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Enrollment 31
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 93.5%
Hispanic 6.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

100 BRAXTON CT, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Growing Minds Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fayetteville Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sara Harp Minter Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 4.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, North Fayette Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 4.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fayetteville, see our Fayetteville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Fayette County High School Fayetteville 0.5 mi 6.4
Spring Hill Elementary School Fayetteville 0.6 mi 7.5
Fayetteville Elementary School Fayetteville 0.6 mi 8.5
GENESIS LEARNING SERVICES Fayetteville 1.0 mi
THE JOSEPH SAMS SCHOOL Fayetteville 1.0 mi 7.1
Bennett's Mill Middle School Fayetteville 2.8 mi 7.3
Cleveland Elementary School Fayetteville 2.9 mi 7.5
THE FOREST SCHOOL: AN ACTON ACADEMY Fayetteville 3.4 mi 6.0
Whitewater Middle School Fayetteville 4.2 mi 8.9
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fayetteville 3.6 mi 6.4
THE FOUNDRY Fayetteville 4.4 mi 4.7
North Fayette Elementary School Fayetteville 4.5 mi 7.8
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School Fayetteville 4.7 mi 8.3
COUNTERPANE SCHOOL Fayetteville 4.8 mi 7.3
Whitewater High School Fayetteville 4.8 mi 7.8
DREAM KEEPERS ACADEMY Fayetteville 4.7 mi
Inman Elementary Fayetteville 4.7 mi 7.8
KULIMA MONTESSORI Fayette 4.8 mi
River's Edge Elementary School Fayetteville 4.6 mi 5.0
Pointe South Middle School Jonesboro 5.9 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30214 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,138

Median Home Value

$338,300

Median Rent

$1,599/mo

Population

32,003

College Educated

36.9%

Homeownership

80.6%

Avg Commute

34.2 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

42

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ELANCHEE NATURE ACADEMY Gainesville, GA 5.3
EXCELL PREPARATORY CENTER Lithonia, GA 4.7
CHILDREN FOR CHRIST ACADEMY Lithonia, GA 4.6
SHOAL CREEK ADVENTIST SCHOOL Sharpsburg, GA 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Growing Minds Christian Academy

What grades does Growing Minds Christian Academy serve?

Growing Minds Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.

How many students attend Growing Minds Christian Academy?

Growing Minds Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Growing Minds Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Growing Minds Christian Academy is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Growing Minds Christian Academy rank in GA?

Growing Minds Christian Academy ranks #372 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Growing Minds Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Growing Minds Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Growing Minds Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Growing Minds Christian Academy 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 Growing Minds Christian Academy a religious school?

Growing Minds Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
52 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
31
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fayette County

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