Appalachian Christian Academy

Appalachian Christian Academy is a small, Seventh Day Adventist Christian school in Manchester, KY, serving grades K-9 with a total enrollment of 23 students. The school has been educating children in the mountains of Appalachia for over 35 years, offering a co-ed environment with an average class size of 8. With only 2 classroom teachers, the school provides a highly personalized learning experience tailored to each student's unique needs.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on, differentiated learning and includes educational and cultural field trips such as concerts, Civil War reenactments, museum visits, and service learning. The school supports students with learning differences, including dyslexia and mild speech challenges, through its dedicated Learning Difference Programs. The goal is to graduate balanced young people who are critical thinkers, problem solvers, and good citizens in both this world and the next.

Admissions are rolling with no deadline, and the school is fully accredited by the state of Kentucky and the National Council of Private Schools Association. Tuition is $155/month for constituent students and $205/month for non-constituent students, with additional fees for textbooks ($175) and registration ($150). For more details on programs and enrollment, families can contact the school at (606) 598-5427 or visit learnaca.org.