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#420 of 433 private schools in GA

Thrive Christian Academy

School

6015 OLD STONE MOUNTAIN RD, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Private

Enrollment

178

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#420 of 433

In Stone Mountain

#2 of 2

public schools

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Thrive Christian Academy

4.0/10

School in Stone Mountain · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.8/10

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About Thrive Christian Academy

Thrive Christian Academy is a private school in Stone Mountain, GA. Thrive Christian Academy serves approximately 178 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Thrive Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #420 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares2.3 pts below GA schools
  • This school 4.0 · Below Average
  • GA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 178 students, Thrive 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.

Thrive 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 Thrive Christian Academy compares to 23 public schools serving similar grades in Stone Mountain, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
This School
vs
14.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
178
This School
vs
623
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.0
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 100% vs 0%
Thrive Christian Academy Stone Mountain Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Thrive Christian Academy (this school) 4.0
Stone Mountain Elementary School 3.3
The Champion Middle Theme School 6.6
Stone Mill Elementary School 4.2
Dekalb Early College Academy 8.9
Elizabeth Andrews High School 4.8
Wynbrooke Elementary School 7.8
DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School 7.6
Smoke Rise Elementary School 6.6
Stone Mountain High School 3.6
Stephenson High School 4.0
East DeKalb Special Education Center 3.2
DeKalb Alternative School 5.1
Hambrick Elementary School 7.3
Pine Ridge Elementary School 3.5
Stephenson Middle School 4.2
Rockbridge Elementary School 5.2
Freedom Middle School 4.9
Eldridge L. Miller Elementary School 4.9
Redan High School 3.3
Allgood Elementary School 5.8

Showing 20 of 23 schools. View all schools in Stone Mountain

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)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 1.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 178
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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 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6015 OLD STONE MOUNTAIN RD, Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Thrive Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Camp Creek Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Lilburn), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dekalb Early College Academy (rated 8.9/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mountain Park Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Lilburn), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Stone Mountain, see our Stone Mountain schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Mountain Park Elementary School Lilburn 1.7 mi 8.8
Stone Mountain Elementary School Stone Mountain 1.9 mi 3.3
The Champion Middle Theme School Stone Mountain 2.4 mi 6.6
Camp Creek Elementary School Lilburn 2.7 mi 8.9
Parkview High School Lilburn 2.7 mi 6.5
Arcado Elementary School Lilburn 3.1 mi 8.5
PARKVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lilburn 3.2 mi 6.5
Wynbrooke Elementary School Stone Mountain 3.2 mi 7.8
Stone Mill Elementary School Stone Mountain 2.9 mi 4.2
Dekalb Early College Academy Stone Mountain 3.1 mi 8.9
Elizabeth Andrews High School Stone Mountain 3.1 mi 4.8
Stephenson High School Stone Mountain 3.8 mi 4.0
Smoke Rise Elementary School Stone Mountain 3.4 mi 6.6
Pine Ridge Elementary School Stone Mountain 3.9 mi 3.5
DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School Stone Mountain 3.4 mi 7.6
Stephenson Middle School Stone Mountain 4.0 mi 4.2
Lilburn Middle School Lilburn 4.1 mi 5.1
Trickum Middle School Lilburn 4.2 mi 7.5
Stone Mountain High School Stone Mountain 3.7 mi 3.6
East DeKalb Special Education Center Stone Mountain 3.8 mi 3.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30087 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,484

Median Home Value

$312,200

Median Rent

$1,778/mo

Population

37,570

College Educated

45.2%

Homeownership

84.8%

Avg Commute

36.3 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

44.9

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Statesboro, GA 4.0
URBAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Savannah, GA 3.7
THOMAS JEFFERSON ACADEMY Louisville, GA 3.4
East DeKalb Special Education Center Stone Mountain, GA 3.2
OPEN BIBLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Valdosta, GA 4.9
DeKalb Alternative School Stone Mountain, GA 5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thrive Christian Academy

What grades does Thrive Christian Academy serve?

Thrive Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Thrive Christian Academy?

Thrive Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thrive Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Thrive Christian Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Thrive Christian Academy rank in GA?

Thrive Christian Academy ranks #420 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Thrive Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Thrive Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Thrive Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Thrive 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 Thrive Christian Academy a religious school?

Thrive Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
7 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
178
Gender Split
70% M / 30% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeKalb County

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