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First Academy

124 Gaskins Ave N Douglas, GA 31533

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • First Academy in Douglas, GA, serves 229 students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a town–based setting.
  • Founded in 2011, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 15 teachers.
  • The co–ed program maintains religious affiliation with the Baptist denomination and is part of the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
  • The student body includes 8.9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this Douglas area private school.
  • First Academy offers a regular elementary and secondary academic program in a faith–based environment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 229 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2011
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Student Body

Total Students
229 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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First Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Citizens Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for First Academy?
The application deadline for First Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Georgia is $13,402 for elementary schools and $13,773 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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