Very Good

#74 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 17% of private schools

Horizon Christian Academy

School

2160 FREEDOM PKWY, Cumming, GA 30041

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

256

Student-Teacher

5.8:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

256

Student-Teacher

5.8:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#74 of 433

In Cumming

#5 of 11

public schools

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About Horizon Christian Academy

Horizon Christian Academy is a private school in Cumming, GA. Horizon Christian Academy serves approximately 256 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Horizon Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares1.2 pts above GA schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
GA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 5.8:1 students to teachers, Horizon Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Horizon 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.

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How Horizon Christian Academy compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Cumming, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.8:1

This School

16:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

256

This School

1,268

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

7.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91% vs 0%

Asian 3.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 2.7% vs 0%

Black 0.8% vs 0%

Horizon Christian Academy Cumming Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Horizon Christian Academy (this school)	—	256	5.8:1	7.5
Chattahoochee Elementary School	0.5 mi	800	11.9:1	7.3
Alliance Academy for Innovation	2.1 mi	1,116	18.3:1	8.4
Coal Mountain Elementary School	2.2 mi	760	13.6:1	7.3
North Forsyth Middle School	2.4 mi	1,170	15.8:1	5.8
North Forsyth High School	2.5 mi	2,080	16.9:1	6.3
Cumming Elementary School	2.9 mi	948	11.8:1	5.8
Otwell Middle School	3.1 mi	1,027	13.9:1	6.3
Forsyth Central High School	3.3 mi	2,387	15.8:1	6.2
Little Mill Middle School	4.2 mi	895	16.3:1	5.0
Sawnee Elementary School	4.7 mi	1,831	17.3:1	6.8
Kelly Mill Elementary	4.9 mi	1,052	15.9:1	8.0
Mashburn Elementary School	5.2 mi	1,096	16.4:1	7.7
Lakeside Middle School	5.4 mi	1,526	17.3:1	7.8
Haw Creek Elementary	5.6 mi	837	13.7:1	8.6
George W. Whitlow Elementary	5.6 mi	1,237	13.3:1	8.5
Silver City Elementary School	5.9 mi	1,135	15.1:1	7.3
Liberty Middle School	7.1 mi	1,213	18.4:1	5.7
Matt Elementary School	7.1 mi	1,130	14.3:1	7.5
West Forsyth High School	7.3 mi	2,464	19:1	6.4
Daves Creek Elementary School	7.9 mi	1,016	14.5:1	8.5

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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

A 8.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,281.6

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 4.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 17%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 256

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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)

White 91.0%

Asian 3.5%

Hispanic 2.7%

Two or More 1.6%

Black 0.8%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2160 FREEDOM PKWY, Cumming, GA 30041

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Horizon Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is HORIZON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.6/10, 2.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, HORIZON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.6/10, 2.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Cumming, see our Cumming schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Chattahoochee Elementary School Cumming	0.5 mi	800	7.3
CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS Cumming	1.8 mi	144	7.6
Coal Mountain Elementary School Cumming	2.2 mi	760	7.3
Alliance Academy for Innovation Cumming	2.1 mi	1,116	8.4
North Forsyth Middle School Cumming	2.4 mi	1,170	5.8
North Forsyth High School Cumming	2.5 mi	2,080	6.3
Cumming Elementary School Cumming	2.9 mi	948	5.8
HORIZON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cumming	2.9 mi	256	6.6
HORIZON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cumming	2.9 mi	256	6.6
Otwell Middle School Cumming	3.1 mi	1,027	6.3
Forsyth Central High School Cumming	3.3 mi	2,387	6.2
CUMMING FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL Cumming	4.0 mi	50	5.2
Little Mill Middle School Cumming	4.2 mi	895	5.0
Mashburn Elementary School Cumming	5.2 mi	1,096	7.7
Lakeside Middle School Cumming	5.4 mi	1,526	7.8
Haw Creek Elementary Cumming	5.6 mi	837	8.6
Kelly Mill Elementary Cumming	4.9 mi	1,052	8.0
Sawnee Elementary School Cumming	4.7 mi	1,831	6.8
Silver City Elementary School Cumming	5.9 mi	1,135	7.3
George W. Whitlow Elementary Cumming	5.6 mi	1,237	8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30041 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$141,825

Median Home Value

$522,900

Median Rent

$1,862/mo

Population

75,160

College Educated

59.7%

Homeownership

86.6%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Median Age

40.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
ROBERT TOOMBS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lyons, GA	249	7.5
ST GEORGE'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Milner, GA	224	7.5
Taliaferro County School Crawfordville, GA	184	7.5
UNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rome, GA	279	7.5
VICTORY BAPTIST SCHOOL Loganville, GA	178	7.5
CUMBERLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Powder Springs, GA	205	7.4

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 5.8:1. 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 #74 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Horizon Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Horizon Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 25 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 15 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 256
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 44
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 178 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Forsyth County
Phone: (678) 947-0111

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