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#174 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 40% of private schools
Horizon Christian Academy
School · Cumming, GA
A private school in Cumming, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1270 SAWNEE DR, Cumming, GA 30040
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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Where Horizon Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average410/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,028
Median home value
$474,400
Median rent
$1,883/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Horizon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Fideles Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Horizon Christian Academy is listed in Cumming, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Horizon Christian Academy
Horizon Christian Academy is a private school in Cumming, GA, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Christian Academy
What grades does Horizon Christian Academy serve?
Horizon Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Horizon Christian Academy?
Horizon Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Christian Academy is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Horizon Christian Academy rank in GA?
Horizon Christian Academy ranks #174 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Horizon Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Horizon Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Horizon 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 Horizon Christian Academy a religious school?
Horizon Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Forsyth County
- Phone
- (678) 947-0111
- Area population (ZIP 30040)
- 79,580
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 30040; 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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