Johnson Ferry Christian Academy

What Johnson Ferry Christian Academy does

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy (JFCA) is a private, non-profit K-12 Christian school operating as a ministry of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church from a single campus at 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, Georgia (East Cobb). The school serves approximately 465 students from kindergarten through 12th grade on a distinctive college-style hybrid model in which K-5 students attend campus 2.5 days per week and grades 6-12 attend 2 days per week, with the remaining days completed as "satellite classroom" instruction at home under parental supervision. JFCA is accredited by ACSI, SACS, and Cognia and is a founding member of GAPPS (Georgia Association of Private and Parochial Schools), which it co-created in 2013 to enable interscholastic athletics for private and parochial schools.

The academic product is structured across three grade-tiered curricula: Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8, gender-divided classrooms), and High School (9-12, honors and AP-track), with a dual-enrollment partnership with Truett McConnell University enabling students to earn an average of 21 college credits before graduation in subjects including algebra, pre-calculus, history, Latin, economics, and government. Supporting programs include Saints Athletics (14 varsity sports, 30+ teams), Fine Arts (musical theater, one-act plays, praise band, visual arts), and a Clubs & Leadership track (Beta Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Chick-fil-A Leader Academy). Underlying technology is conventional education stack: Canvas LMS, RenWeb/FACTS for school administration, Naviance for college planning, TeamSnap and GoFan for athletics, and Shopify for spirit wear.

JFCA's business model is tuition-driven and self-funded, with revenue from annual tuition (managed through FACTS), one-time non-refundable registration fees ($575 for K-8, $625 for 9-12), and charitable contributions via the All Saints Foundation and the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, which provides 100% state income tax credits to donors. Detailed tuition is published annually, and needs-based financial aid is available. Go-to-market is admissions-led: the school runs tiered enrollment cycles (Early / Regular / Final), campus tours, family interviews, and prospective-family events (New Family Boot Camp, New Family Orientation), supported by a website, Instagram, and email inquiry funnels. Financial statements are not publicly disclosed; the school is privately held under church governance with no venture capital, private equity, or public-market exposure.

Name

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy

Legal name

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy

Website

https://jfca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy is a private K-12 Christian school in Marietta, Georgia, operating a college-style hybrid model where students attend campus 2–2.5 days per week and complete satellite classroom days at home. It serves approximately 465 students through tuition-funded enrollment, a Truett McConnell dual-enrollment partnership, GAPPS athletics, and church-parent ministry backing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 hybrid schooling
• College-preparatory academics
• Dual enrollment programs
• Christ-centered learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition payments by families. Self-funded program relying on tuition and charitable contributions.
2. Registration Fees: Non-refundable registration fees: K-8th $575, 9th-12th $625
3. All Saints Foundation Donations: Annual fund campaign supporting teachers, community, innovation, faith, and academics. Also funds student scholarships through GOAL Scholarship Program.
4. Georgia GOAL Scholarship: State income tax credit program where Georgia taxpayers can designate portions of state taxes to fund scholarships, reducing effective cost to families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy operates a K-12 private Christian school in Marietta, Georgia, using a college-style hybrid model where elementary students (K-5) attend campus 2.5 days per week and middle/high school students (6-12) attend 2 days per week, with satellite classroom days completed at home under parental supervision. The school sells an integrated educational program combining rigorous college-preparatory academics, dual enrollment college credits through Truett McConnell University, fine arts, and competitive athletics within a Christ-centered framework.

Product overview

Johnson Ferry Christian Academy offers a K-12 hybrid education model combining campus instruction (2-2.5 days per week) with satellite home-based learning. The core product is the College-Style Hybrid Education Program, which includes grade-specific curricula: Elementary School Curriculum (K-5), Middle School Curriculum (6-8), and High School Curriculum (9-12) featuring honors and dual enrollment courses. Supporting programs include Fine Arts (musical theater, one-act plays, praise band, visual arts), Saints Athletics (14 varsity sports competing in GAPPS), Clubs & Leadership Program, and Dual Enrollment through Truett McConnell University. Financial support through the All Saints Foundation and GOAL Scholarship Program enables student access and program funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Hybrid Education Program
• High School Curriculum (Grades 9-12)
• Middle School Curriculum (Grades 6-8)
• Elementary School Curriculum (K-5)
• Saints Athletics Program
• Fine Arts Program
• Clubs and Leadership Program
• Dual Enrollment Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 21 college credits earned by end of high school career
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Association of Private and Parochial Schools (GAPPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013GAPPS was created in 2013 with JFCA as a founding member. GAPPS offers competitive interscholastic sports across Georgia for middle school and high school athletes.
• Truett McConnell UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual enrollment courses offered on JFCA campus. Students can earn college credits in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, World History, US History, Economics, Government, and Latin through Truett McConnell University adjunct instructors.
• Georgia GOAL Scholarship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia state initiative allowing taxpayers to redirect state income taxes to fund scholarships for K-12 students at private schools. Donors receive 100% state income tax credit. Supports financial aid for deserving families.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation body for Christian schools. JFCA is accredited through ACSI and teachers can obtain ACSI teacher certificates.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional accreditation body. JFCA holds SACS accreditation alongside ACSI and Cognia.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal nonprofit empowering forward-thinking schools to continuously improve education. JFCA holds Cognia accreditation.
• Georgia Independent School Association (GISA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in GISA provides networking and resources for Georgia independent schools.
• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFCA athletics program aligned with NCAA for students pursuing college athletics.
• Georgia Independent Athletic Association (GIAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic association for Georgia independent schools.
• Johnson Ferry Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFCA is a ministry of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, which provides institutional support and alignment with the church's mission and values.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for financial aid application processing and tuition management. Assists with FACTS Grant and Aid applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fellowship Christian School: Christ-centered K-12 school in Roswell, GA, with similar college-prep academics, fine arts, and athletics programs targeting the same North Atlanta Christian-family demographic.
• North Cobb Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school in Kennesaw, GA, with comparable tuition point, dual enrollment, and competitive athletics, directly competing for Christian families in the same Cobb County market.
• Pinecrest Academy: Catholic K-12 school in Cumming, GA, offering a faith-based, college-preparatory program with strong athletics that overlaps with JFCA's faith-based value proposition in the broader Atlanta metro.
• Whitefield Academy: Christian K-12 school in Mableton/Smyrna, GA, directly comparable to JFCA in mission, faith-based curriculum, and college-preparatory focus, serving overlapping Christian-family demographics in the Atlanta metro.
• The King's Academy: Christian K-12 school in Woodstock, GA, with mission, college-prep academics, and dual enrollment comparable to JFCA, competing for Christian families in the northwest Atlanta suburbs.
• Wesleyan School: Highly regarded Christian K-12 school in Peachtree Corners, GA, competing for the same faith-based, college-prep-oriented families in the north Atlanta suburbs with strong dual enrollment and athletics programs.
• Mount Paran Christian School: Faith-based K-12 private school in Kennesaw/Marietta, GA, directly competing for the same Christian families in East Cobb and West Cobb with similar college-prep academics, athletics, and dual enrollment offerings.
• The Walker School: Independent K-12 school in Marietta, GA, providing similar college-preparatory academics and robust athletics/fine arts, competing for the same upper-middle-class Marietta/East Cobb families though non-faith-based.
• Dominion Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school in Marietta, GA, with comparable athletics (GIAA participation), college-prep academics, and Christian-family target market in the same Cobb County catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta International School: Larger, well-established private K-12 school in Atlanta offering rigorous college-prep academics and a broader international curriculum; competes for upper-middle-class Atlanta families but is not faith-based and serves a broader demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/jfcaathletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/johnson-ferry-christian-academy

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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