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Benjamin Academy

Special education school · Grades 2–12

McDonough, GA

1840 Pennsylvania Ave, McDonough, GA 30253

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B-College-going
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The only special education school in McDonough
  • Smaller classes than 84% of special education schools in Georgia

Benjamin Academy is a special education school in McDonough, Georgia, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 15 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of special education schools in Georgia. 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 2–12
Students
15
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3
Boys and girls
Coed · 0 girls, 15 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 84% of special education schools in Georgia (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of special education schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 32 special education schools in Georgia.

    Students by grade

    21
    32
    41
    51
    62
    72
    82
    112
    122

    Student body

    Black53%
    White20%
    Hispanic or Latino20%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander7%

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

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

    More about Georgia's programs →

    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 Benjamin Academy

    What grades does Benjamin Academy serve?

    Benjamin Academy serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Benjamin Academy?

    About 15 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Benjamin 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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