First Assembly Christian School

First Assembly Christian School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
8650 Walnut Grove Rd,  Cordova, TN
3.9
4.0
412 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Bryan Sanders
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$12,000
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
54
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
26
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
70%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
61.7%
Black
21.8%
Hispanic
7.9%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian
1.9%
Native American
1.2%

School Rankings

#40 Best Christian Schools in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Memphis 96 Students
Mississippi State University 43 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 34 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 27 Students
Union University 26 Students
University of Mississippi 23 Students
Lipscomb University 21 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 19 Students
Tennessee State University 18 Students
Christian Brothers University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 27 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Biology 17 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Education 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Criminology 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 109 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/10/2025
All my 3 boys went to this school. Great school! Nurturing, safe, great teachers, variety of activities and sports.
5.0 Parent
2/27/2024
My experience at FACS has been wonderful. Both my kids and I feel incredibly at home here, and we have developed a deep love and appreciation for all the staff and faculty. I am grateful every day that I chose this school for my children; it provides a strong foundation in Christ rather than a worldly perspective.
4.0 Senior
6/2/2022
Good school. Caring teachers. But it can be very cliquey because of the small size. There are many opportunities for sports and extracurricular activities as well as good honors and resource classes for students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 31 Reviews
2.0 other
12/9/2024
Horrible establishment. Went here K-12 and graduated not long ago, this school did everything but prepare me for college educationally and socially. Went to an SEC school after graduation and felt like I was drowning due to not being taught anything important in high school. Had Bible class twice wh...
2.0 other
9/17/2024
Be sure you consider your family’s political and religious views before enrolling them in this “Christian” school. There is no room for differences here……My 4th grader was asked by her teacher who the class was voting for during a presidential debate (first of all, what does a 4th grader really know...
5.0 parent
2/27/2024
My experience at Facs has been absolutely wonderful. Both my kids and I feel incredibly at home here, and we have developed a deep love and appreciation for all the staff and faculty. I am grateful every day that I chose this school for my children; it provides a strong foundation in Christ rather t...
5.0 parent
2/26/2024
FACS is a great school in the Memphis area that offers a Christ-focused education. Our children have attended for several years and they would agree it is a great place for their education. The band program and athletics are what my students enjoy the most. Both areas are led by qualified and great...

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First Assembly Christian School is a private Evangelical school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 8650 Walnut Grove Rd in Cordova, TN. Annual tuition is $12,000. The school has a total enrollment of 412 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. First Assembly Christian School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 24. The average home value in this area is $301,141. Discover additional schools in the area, like Evangelical Christian School, Briarcrest Christian School, Christian Brothers High School, and more. Learn more about what Cordova has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near First Assembly Christian School.

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