Born from humble beginnings, the Mount Paran Christian Learning Center was established in 1976 with a staff of just two people and a single three-year-old class. Rooted in tradition and Christian core values, Mount Paran Christian School is now celebrating its 50th year of academic excellence. Mount Paran Christian School is now the largest independent school in Cobb County. Within its expansive 68-acre campus in the shadow of Kennesaw Mountain, the school serves more than 1,300 students from preschool age three through grade 12 with 275 career educators on staff.
A Covenant School, Faith in Action
Mount Paran Christian School is more than a Christian school by name. It's a covenantal community grounded in faith. The school partners with families in nurturing children to be fully prepared for life’s journey. The covenant commitment means that Mount Paran Christian School genuinely puts faith into action, inspiring lives of service and a passion for impacting the world. At the heart of its mission is the intentional integration of faith with service, discipleship, and character-building. These values work together to form students whose hearts are not just for God, but for the community around them. This Christ-centered focus encourages students to develop resilience and a steadfast faith, empowering each child to overcome their individual “mountains,” whether academic, artistic, or athletic, while fostering a growth mindset for life.
Mentorship and Community
Mount Paran Christian School is a tight-knit family in which mentorship flourishes from preschool through graduation. The teachers, who share an unapologetic commitment to Christ, know and love each of their students and guide them along the journey from their earliest steps in education to their accomplishments as servant-leaders. The school offers a peer mentorship program for older students to mentor new students and rising 9th. It's just one part of a supportive community that thrives among the student body, teachers, coaches, and parents.
Soaring Above in Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Leadership Excellence
Mount Paran Christian School offers a comprehensive experience, with robust programs in academics, arts, athletics, and leadership development. The school’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded students is reflected in standout achievements: preschoolers demonstrating 13% higher kindergarten-readiness scores, 91% AP exam pass rates among high school students, and nearly half of seniors earning acceptance to UGA or Georgia Tech. Award-winning arts and magnet offerings, plus continuous state championship performances in 17 sports, showcase the breadth of opportunities available for every student to find their niche.
Cultivating Servant-Leaders
The teachers and coaches at Mount Paran Christian School serve as both mentors and disciples, ensuring that character, hard work, and faith are at the heart of every opportunity. The intentional journey at Mount Paran Christian School produces graduates ready to lead and serve. Year after year, Mount Paran Christian School celebrates stories of alumni who rise above. These alumni are servant-leaders who are well prepared for college and life ahead. The legacy lives on in graduates who continue moving their own mountains through a pursuit of excellence and a firm foundation of faith to carry them.
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