Be a Part of Something Greater
We provide young minds an excellent Christian education, lighting the path for youth to heighten their potential.
Be a Part of Something Greater
We provide young minds an excellent Christian education, lighting the path for youth to heighten their potential.
Come here, become here.
We prepare children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade for exceptional futures with a rigorous, transformative education.
PRE-K — KINDERGARTEN
Early Childhood
Children build a solid foundation of basic skills to position them to be life-long learners.
1ST GRADE – 5TH GRADE
Elementary School
Children grow foundational skills through engaging and challenging exploration, play and academic units.
6TH GRADE – 8TH GRADE
Middle School
Students mature academically, spiritually and socially through leadership and immersive experiences.
Featured Stories
We instill confidence—for today and for tomorrow—with opportunities and experiences unique to our school. Our students’ success is our greatest accomplishment and we celebrate their academic, spiritual, and social growth.
Upcoming Events
Get Involved
Our success depends on philanthropic giving including gifts of time, talent and treasure. Our community’s commitment and support allow us to fulfill our mission.
Mentor Program
Be a positive role model and connect with a student throughout the year, supporting and encouraging his/her growth.
Friends of Beck
Be an active part in helping our children love to read by lending a helping hand in AYA’s beautiful Beck Library.
Signature Events
Our annual AYA Benefit Auction and Cartwheel Ball provide opportunities for our community to have fun while supporting our transformational education.
Volunteer Opportunities
Have a lasting impact on children from various cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds through various school day or after school opportunities.
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“I’ll never forget AYA’s supportive community filled with friends, teachers, staff, and mentors.”
Judith Lara
AYA Class of 2023 | The Lovett School Class of 2027
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“AYA provides each student with life changing experiences, some of the best I know of any school. This allows students to have life-changing vision.”
Tim Tassopoulos
Friend of AYA | President & Chief Operating Officer at Chick-fil-A
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“AYA fostered a love of learning in me, which enabled me to seek out and try new experiences.”
Jamesa Stokes
AYA Class of 2005 | Materials Research Engineer at NASA Glenn Research Center
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“AYA taught me to take pride in who I am and what I represent.”
LeMiaya Dean
AYA Class of 2018 | Woodward Academy 2022 | Mercer University 2026
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“AYA does an amazing job providing a new perspective not only to each student but also to the families that are participating in this journey.”
Tree McGlown
AYA Board of Trustees
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“AYA prepared me incredibly well to navigate the rigor of high school level academic courses.”
Jaquez Dew
AYA Class of 2016 | Whitefield Academy 2020 | Alcorn State University 2024
Give to AYA
We exist to provide an excellent Christ-centered education in low income, urban communities and must raise 93% of our operating budget to bridge the gap between what our families invest and the actual cost of educating our students.