Overview & History
Oak Mountain Academy was founded in 1962 as an independent college preparatory day school under the charter of Basic Values Foundation, a Georgia non-profit corporation. We serve students in grades PreK-12 in a nurturing family environment that provides low student-faculty ratios and individual attention.
OMA has been graduating students since 1968. Our graduates have been accepted into a wide array of major colleges and universities, often accompanied by scholarships, and have been highly successful in both college and professional endeavors.
Oak Mountain Academy is a member of the Georgia Independent School Association. The Academy is governed by a board of Trustees and administered by the Head of School.
The school is located south of Carrollton, GA on Cross Plains Road on an 88-acre site. There are three buildings on campus: The Alice and Roy Richards Commons Building (Administration and Upper School), Gymnasium/Middle School/Science Laboratory and the Lower School Building.
Mission
Our mission is to provide a challenging college preparatory education in a safe, positive, and nurturing family environment. We commit to join sound learning with ethical, spiritual, and physical development to produce a responsible citizen who is prepared to be a leader in tomorrow’s global community.
Admission
Oak Mountain Academy’s admissions and financial aid policies do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ethnic origin, or religion.
Accreditation
Oak Mountain Academy is accredited by SAIS (the Southern Association of Independent Schools) and SACS (the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.)