Fast Facts

Founded: 1997

President: Peter Rooney

Size of Campus: 20 acres

Grades: Pre-K through 8th Grade

Enrollment: Approximately 150

School Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 29:11

Average class size: 15

Student/Teacher ratio: 14:1

Memberships: Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), National Business Officers Association (NBOA), and Mid-South Independent School Business Officers (MISBO).

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) accreditation in process.

Tuition: AYA has a unique partnership tuition model. All families pay tuition on a sliding scale based on their household income. AYA raises funds to bridge the gap between what families are able to pay and the actual cost of education of $16,700 for every student.

Diversity: 100% of the student body is made up of students from diverse background.