Atlanta Private Schools
Atlanta Speech School:
Provides a comprehensive early education program for children with no known learning problems as well as speech programs for older children.
PS-8
Teachers:42
Avg. tuition:$14,025
Est. 1938
Special programs: Speech, language pathology, audiology clinic, educational placement, individual remediation
3160 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone 404- 233-5332
www.atlantaspeechschool.org
Woodward Academy:
Founded in 1900 as Georgia Military Academy, in 1966 became co-ed and changed its name to Woodward Academy. Atlanta area's oldest independent school.
Ranked largest private school in Atlanta Grades PK-12
Students: 2,825
Teachers: 400
Average annual tuition: $10,000
Est. 1900
Special programs: Extensive academic, athletic and artistic opportunities; college prep.
1662 Rugby Avenue
College Park, Georgia 30337
www.woodward.edu
The Westminster Schools:
Christian, independent day school on 172 acres on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead.
Ranked 2nd largest private school in Atlanta Grades K-12
Students: 1,727
Teachers: 241
Avg. tuition: $8,044-$10,680
Est. 1951
Special programs: College preparatory
1424 West Paces Ferry Road, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
404-355-8673
www.westminster.net
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School:
PS-12
Students: 1,300
Teachers: 239
Avg. tuition: $10,000 Est. 1926 Special programs: Athletics, fine arts, college preparatory
805 Mount Vernon Highway, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
404-255-4026
www.hies.org
The Lovett School:
Located on 100 acres on the Chattahoochee River in northwest Atlanta. Full range of offerings in academics, fine arts and physical development.
K-12
Students: 1,550
Teachers: 229
Avg. tuition: $15,500 Est. 1926 Special programs: Athletics, fine arts, college preparatory
4075 Paces Ferry Road, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
404-262-3032
www.lovett.org
Marist School:
Independent school guided by the educational mission and doctrinal teaching of the Catholic Church. Located in Dekalb County.
7-12
Students: 1,028
Teachers: 85
Avg. tuition: $9,000
Est. 1901
Special programs: 19 advanced placement courses
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
770-457-7201
www.marist.com
Pace Academy:
Independent college preparatory school located on 20 acres on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead.
K-12
Student: 831
Teachers: 97
Avg. tuition: $8,310-$12,950
Est. 1958
Special programs: AP, extensive arts, athletics and international travel
966 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
404-262-1345
www.paceacademy.org
Atlanta International School:
53% of students are international. Primary students through grade 5 participate in a dual language program. Located in Garden Hills in Buckhead.
K4-12
Students: 796
Teachers: 125
Avg. tuition: $10,500-$13,500
Est. 1985
Special programs: International baccalaureate program
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
404.841.3840
www.aischool.org
Christ the King School:
Located in Garden Hills in Buckhead, Christ the King provides K-8 education in a Catholic environment. 1986 National School of Excellence.
K-8
Students: 569
Teachers: N/A
Avg. tuition: $4,800-$7,850
Est. 1937
Special programs: Spanish, technology, Enrichment, art, music, Latin guidance
46 Peachtree Way
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404)233-0383
www.christking.org
Trinity School:
Founded in 1951 as part of Trinity Presbyterian Church. Exclusive focus is on children from age 2 through 6th grade.
PS-6
Students: 477
Teachers: 70
Avg. tuition: $3,230-$10,000
Est. 1951
Special programs: Afterschool programs and summer camp
3254 Northside Parkway, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
404-231-8100
www.trinityatl.org
Atlanta Academy:
Non-denominational school located in Sandy Springs. K - 7 Current Student enrollment: 90 (expected to double Fall 2001)
86 Mount Vernon Highway
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30321
404-252-9555
www.atlantaacademy.com
The Paideia School:
The Paideia School philosophy is to adapt curriculum and program to the talents and needs of each child. Located in the Druid Hills community of Dekalb County.
PS - 12
Students: 860
Teachers: 125
Avg. tuition: $9,891-$10,992
Est. 1971
1509 Ponce de Leon Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
404-377-3491
www.paideiaschool.org
St. Martin's Episcopal School:
Kindergarten through 8th grade school affiliated with St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church.
PS - 8
Students: 595
Teachers: 70
Avg. tuition: $2,490-$7610
Est. 1959
Special programs: Art, Music, computer, religion, video, instrumental music, chorus, intramural sports, extracurricular sports, drama
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
404-237-4260
www.stmartinschool.org
The Galloway School:
Located next to Atlanta's Chastain Park in Buckhead.
PK - 12
Students: 738
Teachers: 96
Avg. Tuition: $7,000-$11,000
Est. 1969
Special Programs: Interscholastic sports, center for the arts, service clubs and interest groups
215 West Wieuca Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
404-252-8389
www.gallowayschool.org
The Donnellan School:
Catholic education for children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
PS - 8
Teachers: 50
Avg. Tuition: $8,106
Est. 1996
Special Programs: Spanish, computer, sports
4820 Long Island Drive, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
404-255-0900
www.holyspiritprep.org
The Schenck School:
A school for children with learning and dyslexia-related differences. Also has an after-school program for students attending area schools.
1 - 8
Est. 1959
Special Programs: An Orton-Gillingham teaching method for dyslexic students, tutoring, homework lab
282 Mount Paran Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
404-252-2591
www.schenck.org
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