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Bemiss Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–1

Valdosta, GA

5111 Bemiss Rd, Valdosta, GA 31605

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Christian schools in Georgia
  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Valdosta

Bemiss Academy is a Christian private school in Valdosta, Georgia, for students from kindergarten through 1st grade. It has about 16 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Christian elementary schools in Georgia. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2013–14. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–1
Students
16
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 7 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Christian elementary schools in Georgia (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Christian elementary schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 96 Christian elementary schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    14’13–145’15–168’19–2016’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    K10
    16

    Student body

    Black56%
    White19%
    Hispanic or Latino19%
    Two or more races6%

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bemiss Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Bemiss Academy

    What grades does Bemiss Academy serve?

    Bemiss Academy serves grades K–1.

    How many students attend Bemiss Academy?

    About 16 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bemiss Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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