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Genesis Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–6

Burnsville, NC

428 Georges Fork Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of Christian schools in North Carolina

Genesis Academy is a Christian private school in Burnsville, North Carolina, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 22 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 47% since 2015–16. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
22
Teachers
3.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 15 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 65% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 77 Christian elementary schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    15’15–1610’17–1812’21–2222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    K6
    17
    21
    33
    42
    51
    62

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino9%

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

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

    More about North Carolina'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 Genesis Academy

    What grades does Genesis Academy serve?

    Genesis Academy serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend Genesis Academy?

    About 22 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Genesis Academy?

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

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