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FPCA’s History

First Preparatory Christian Academy started in 1975 by First Presbyterian Church as the first Christian elementary school in Hinesville, GA offering a challenging academic curriculum in an environment that instills Christian values. In 2006, FPCA expanded adding middle and high school. As a result, FPCA proudly graduated its first senior class in 2009. In 2020, we changed our name to First Preparatory Christian Academy to emphasize our tradition of academic excellence and Christian values. To date, First Preparatory 

Christian Academy has graduated 100’s of students who have been accepted to colleges and universities throughout the country such as the Naval Academy, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Clemson University, Auburn University, Ole Miss University and many other prestigious institutions of higher learning. At First Preparatory Christian Academy we prepare our students mind,  body, and spirit to be successful in the next stage of life after graduation.

Founded in 1975

First Preparatory Christian Academy was founded in 1975 in the beautiful coastal community of Hinesville, GA

Accreditation

FPCA is accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) through the parent company of AdvancED.

Students

FPCA has graduated over 150 students who have been accepted to colleges and universities throughout the country.

The FPCA Story

First Preparatory Christian Academy is dedicated to providing an outstanding college preparatory experience for students from preschool through 12th grade. FPCA is grounded in Christian values, and seeks to assist our students in developing their unique abilities as the leaders of tomorrow and a life-long love of learning.

First Preparatory Christian Academy (FPCA), a non-denominational Christian school, is located in beautiful coastal Georgia just outside the gates of Fort Stewart and 30 minutes from the historic city of Savannah. Founded in 1975 by First Presbyterian Church, FPCA has been successfully providing students of the Liberty County area with a high quality education in a nurturing Christian environment. FPCA promotes academic excellence, spiritual development, and family

involvement in a well-rounded educational environment. FPCA’s approach to learning is student-focused – that is, we understand that each child has unique talents and passions that need nurturing and support. The teachers at FPCA are experienced in complete education and fostering every student’s professional development.

First Preparatory Christian Academy strongly believes that the best environment for learning is one that includes children with a variety of experiences and backgrounds. Our students hail from locations all over the world. With the military nature of the community, FPCA provides a sense of family to all involved in the educational process. In addition to our commitment to academic excellence, FPCA is devoted to the encouragement of our students to recognize the importance of honesty, civility, public service, and respect for others.

First Preparatory Christian Academy is proud that lessons learned in the classroom are just the beginning. An incredible range of activities are available to students, both after and during school hours. FPCA proudly supports a very successful extracurricular program for it students with a myriad of academic, service, and athletic offerings for students of all ages. Students are allowed to explore their interests in everything from sports to coding to engineering to band to governmental affairs. With student interests always changing, new activities are added every year.

Whether you are in the area for only a short time or are here for a lifetime, come visit First Preparatory Christian Academy and experience the difference.