Our history
The beginning of the Academy
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy has its roots in the founding of McDonough Christian Academy in 1970. In 1994, the Academy became a ministry of Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church. In the years between 1970 and 1994, the Academy operated as Meadow Creek Academy and Greater Atlanta Christian School -- Meadow Creek Campus.
Since 1994, the academy has experienced its strongest growth. ELCA opened its doors in 1994 with 170 students and grew to 593 students by 1999. During this season of growth, both the church and school decided to sell their existing properties and relocate on the current 86-acre campus.
Since 1994, the Academy has...
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Moved to a new 86 acre campus on Highway 42 North (2000).
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Expanded high school wing, and added football field and stadium, field house, and other athletic fields (2002).
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Added a state-of-the-art playground facility with a basketball court, a gated play area with artificial turf, and a special area designated for preschool that includes a tricycle track (2006).
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Completed multi-level 63,500-square-foot Activity Center which includes a gymnasium, weight room, Chapel and wrestling room (2006).
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Added a front lobby, student store, receptionist desk area, and administrative offices (2018)
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Added Middle School and High School Collaboratory (2019)
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Added a batting facility for baseball and softball (2021)
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Cafeteria renovation (2025)
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Installed the brand new $1.3M Adventure Land (2026)
Now all we need is you!
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy invites you to visit our campus and allow us to show you how we are partnering with parents and the local church to prepare students for a life as a Christian leader. We pray that our students will choose Christian character before career, wisdom beyond scholarship, and service before self. ELCA is committed to excellence in all areas, spiritually, academically, aesthetically, athletically, and socially.
Who we are today
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is located on an 86-acre campus twenty-five miles south of Atlanta. We offer a well-rounded, biblically based academic program for children grades K-3 through 12.
We strive to prepare students to progress year by year into learners who are capable of succeeding in a rigorous academic setting, taking advantage of Honors and AP courses. This is achieved through an alignment of curriculum and face-to-face, intentional collaboration with teachers. The end result are students who enter college at higher-than-freshman status and who are capable of success in any path the Lord has for his or her future.
We strive to prepare students to progress year by year in learners...
ELCA is on the forefront of Christian education in providing diverse learning environments for all learners. One such area in our school is our MERIT program (Multi-faceted Educational Resources and Instructional Technologies), which falls under our Student Support Services program. It is through this cutting-edge program that we are able to provide college-prep curriculum to students who are not as successful in a traditional style classroom. These students are able to be in a conducive learning environment in which they thrive and are highly successful.
We are accredited by both Cognia and ACSI. In addition, we are a member of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), Region 2 Class AA, the National Alliance of Christian Schools, The College Board, and the Georgia Independent School Association.
The vision of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is to educate future generations to develop and embrace a God-centered worldview.
Vision
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is a gospel-centered, Kingdom-focused, college preparatory school that exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.
Mission
ELCA strives to nurture a unified community of God-centered individuals who are known and valued for whom God distinctly created them to be. We recognize and respect our cultural differences and unique abilities, rejoice in our similarities, and love ALL individuals as image-bearers of God.
Unity
Our Values
The Bible and The Church
ELCA believes that all scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for reproof, correction, instruction, and righteousness. The Church has been and always will be God’s instrument to fulfill His purposes here on earth. (II Timothy 3:16, Acts 2:42-47)
The Family
ELCA supports parents and guardians in their biblical responsibility to nurture and to train their children to realize their God-given potential so they may live lives that glorify God. (Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 22:6)
Academic Excellence
ELCA teachers and students are called to academic excellence through the teaching and learning of 21st Century skills to cultivate life-long learning. (Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Luke 2:52)
Service and Stewardship
ELCA embodies a culture where students are encouraged to utilize their God-given talents to serve others. (Matthew 20:26-28, Luke 12:35)
Why do parents choose ELCA?
Academic Rigor
Our middle schoolers are challenged with a strong academic program designed to prepare them for high school, college, and beyond. They are continuously engaged in subjects taught from a biblical perspective, helping them gain knowledge in light of God's Word.
Leadership Opportunities
ELCA middle school students have several opportunities to sharpen their leadership skills. They can join the Student Government Association, and organizations such as the National Junior Beta Club. We also encourage them to take roles in weekly chapel services and daily prayer time.
Enriched Learning
Learning doesn't stop at the four walls of the classroom. Our middle schoolers enjoy a variety of enriching electives such as robotics, art, foreign language, band, drama, and more. Clubs including chess, aviation, World Impact trips, marching band, and chorale will cultivate your child's inner passions.
Competitive Athletics
Our students develop strength, discipline, character, and teamwork through many opportunities for competitive athletics. Your child can participate in team sports such as baseball, basketball, cheer cross country, lacrosse, football, volleyball, wrestling, and more.
A Commitment To Our Students’ Well-Being
When you enroll your child at ELCA, we recognize there is a transfer of trust that we will care for their well-being and safety. We are committed to our students’ well-being, by putting measures in place such as locked doors, security monitoring systems, and visitor check-ins.
Our beautiful, 86-acre campus is located within Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church. We have a middle school wing that features multiple classrooms, newly added state-of-the-art activity centers, secure outdoor spaces, and a football stadium.