K-12 school in Marietta, GA, specializing in support for learning differences, ADHD, and sensory processing
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy (MBCA) is a National Blue Ribbon, Christ-centered school in Marietta, GA, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy provides a rigorous academic environment designed to develop each student's unique abilities within a supportive, faith-based community. With an average class size of 18 and a faculty where over 50% hold advanced degrees, the school offers a stimulating setting for academic and spiritual growth.
MBCA is specifically equipped to support students with diverse learning profiles, offering specialized programs for language-based, math, and sensory processing learning differences. The school provides dedicated support for students with ADD/ADHD, ensuring that academic excellence is accessible to learners with varying neurodiverse needs. This commitment to individualized support is paired with a robust selection of AP courses and a wide array of extracurriculars, including robotics, arts, and various athletic programs.
The academy offers a comprehensive educational experience where tuition includes daily hot lunch, technology, and field trips. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the school provides financial aid opportunities, with approximately 37% of students receiving aid. MBCA is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,000 |
| Tuition Notes | JK & K $14,600 1st - 5th - $18,500; $21,500 Middle School $21,950 Upper School Tuition includes daily hot lunch, day field trips, curriculum consumables, technology, and overnight retreats. |
| Total Students | 698 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 133 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 52 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Lindsay Hurley |
| Admissions Associate | Paige Herold |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 37 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 17 |
| Sports | Archery · Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · E-sports · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Marksmanship · Riflery · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling · Show More (1) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Geography Bee · Science Fair · Club or Organization: · National Honor Society · National Junior Honor Society · Robotics · Spelling Bee · Student Council · Arts and Music Programs: · International Thespian Society |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Other school association(s) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| School Calendar | www.mtbethelchristian.org/about-us/calendar |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in 2018 |
| Average SAT Score | 1162 |