Benjamin Academy in Mcdonough, GA, is a co–ed special education school serving grades K through 11 in a suburban community.
The school has an enrollment of 12 students and employs 5 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 2:1.
Approximately 82% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Mcdonough area.
Benjamin Academy is a nonsectarian institution located in a large suburban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Benjamin Academy?
The application deadline for Benjamin Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Benjamin Academy is Heritage Montessori (1.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
262 Macon Street
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcdonough Methodist Academy
(Methodist)
151 Macon St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4131
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4131
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students
850 Mill Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
New Creation Christian Academy
(Christian)
425 Lake Dow Road
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 898-9728
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 898-9728
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 633 students Sports: 3
Tabernacle Of Praise Christian Academy
(Christian)
1640 Hwy 42 N
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 626-4125
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 626-4125
3.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
262 Macon Street
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
850 Mill Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
New Creation Christian Academy
(Christian)
425 Lake Dow Road
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 898-9728
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 898-9728
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 633 students Sports: 3
Living Word Christian Academy
(Christian)
185 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-0797
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-0797
4.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Able Christian School
(Christian)
78 Old Jackson Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(888) 235-1230
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(888) 235-1230
4.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
262 Macon Street
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcdonough Methodist Academy
(Methodist)
151 Macon St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4131
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4131
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students
850 Mill Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
New Creation Christian Academy
(Christian)
425 Lake Dow Road
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 898-9728
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 898-9728
3.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 633 students Sports: 3
Tabernacle Of Praise Christian Academy
(Christian)
1640 Hwy 42 N
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 626-4125
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 626-4125
3.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
262 Macon Street
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcdonough Methodist Academy
(Methodist)
151 Macon St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4131
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4131
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students
850 Mill Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Community Christian School ![Community Christian School Photo]( "Community Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
2001 Jodeco Rd
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(678) 432-0191
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(678) 432-0191
4.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Salem Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1724 Hwy 155 N
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 914-2449
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 914-2449
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
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Rank:
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(770) 486-2721
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2721
8693.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 931 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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153 Panther Path
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2734
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 486-2734
8693.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3905
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3905
8694.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 716-3982
8694.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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(470) 500-1937
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(470) 500-1937
8694.6 miles
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