The Arlington Story - Learn more about who we are!

Founded in 1959, Arlington Christian School (ACS) is a private institution that is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), now known as AdvanceEd. The School is also accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC). It is the mission of ACS to help children grow as Jesus did “in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man,”

According to Luke 2:52. since its inception, ACS has graduated exceptional scholars who perpetuate the Arlington legacy all across the nation as an institution that provides quality education in a Christian environment. ACS is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The school is housed on nearly 40 acres of land that includes football, softball, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, a running track, walking trails, and a lake. 

Birthed Out of a Need
The earliest roots of Arlington Christian School are traced to 1958 when concerned parents met and voiced the need for a college preparatory school in the area. Arlington Schools opened on September 14, 1959 with a staff of twelve. This early school building was a refurbished prison in the Ben Hill area of Atlanta. With 140 students, the growing began. The school moved in September 1976 to donated land in South Fulton where the present facilities are still developing. With the present faculty and staff numbering about 34, and student enrollment near 150, the growing continues.

A Strength That Endures
As with any viable organization, challenges are inevitable. Yet, Arlington has stood many tests of time. In 1986, Arlington and Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) combined their strengths as Greater Atlanta Christian School at Arlington. For the continued strengthening of the school’s program, the need was recognized for greater local control and direction.