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The search for a new school for your child begins here. Scroll down and you’ll find a sampling of private schools in metro Atlanta. Each mini-profile features a description of the school, its location, contact information, accreditations and tuition prices. Please note that tuition prices are for the 2022–23 school year and are subject to change.
From kindergarten prep through eighth grade, The Davis Academy teaches to the whole child, creating compassionate leaders and equipping them with skills they will use for the entirety of their academic careers and beyond. We teach life skills, instill Jewish values and provide diverse experiences so that our students become well-rounded and self-confident individuals. Students learn amongst a warm and supportive community that shares common values and visions. We celebrate both the ways our diversity makes our school vibrant and the individual differences that make our school community so unique. With a retention rate of 97 percent, The Davis Academy community is comprised of families from across the globe, nation and 31 metro Atlanta zip codes. Davis graduates attend the most prestigious public and private high schools in Atlanta; they know who they are and continuously make a difference in their communities and the world.
Location: Dunwoody/Sandy Springs
Phone: (770) 671-0085
Accreditations/Memberships: AdvancED/SACS, SAIS, AAAIS
Tuition: Contact school for pricing.
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Founded by teachers in 2000, Atlanta Academy serves 395 preschool through eighth grade students in the North Fulton communities of Roswell, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs and more. Atlanta Academy encourages active learning and engagement inside the classroom. Fostering leadership opportunities and executive functioning skills helps students build confidence and grow into well-educated, independent problem solvers prepared to excel in high school and beyond.
Location: Roswell
Phone: (678) 461-6102
Accreditations/Memberships: AAAIS, SAIS, GISA, NAIS, Bright from the Start
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Atlanta International School offers the IB curriculum, world-class language learning and a wide range of extracurriculars across two welcoming campuses. With both Day (3K through grade 12) and Boarding (grades 9 through 12), our inclusive, intercultural environment prepares young people to thrive in a globally connected world.
Location: Buckhead/Garden Hills
Phone: (404) 841-3840
Accreditations/Memberships: AAAIS, COGNIA, SACS, CIS, IB, SAIS
Tuition: Visit aischool.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid
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The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued and self-discovery is encouraged. Galloway students in grades Pre-K3 through 12 confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 252-8389
Accreditations/Memberships: AAAIS, AdvancED/SACS, GHSA, NAIS, SAIS
Tuition: $20,000 - $34,200
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GRACEPOINT School is a private school located in Marietta dedicated to bringing out the brilliance of the dyslexic learner in a Christ-centered environment. Since August 2012, the philosophy of GRACEPOINT has been to provide a fully immersive instructional environment where approaches to learning are multi-sensory and prescriptive. This technique addresses reading deficits and allows for enrichment in the areas where students are gifted. Students in first through eighth grades are taught using the Orton-Gillingham approach, and this multisensory technique is woven into all subject areas. The student-teacher ratio is 5:1 in reading classes and 8:1 in all other core subjects.
Location: Marietta
Phone: (678) 709-6634
Accreditations/Memberships: GAC, OGA, GAPSEC, IDA, SAIS, GISA, AAAIS
Tuition: $27,750
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Located on 42 acres of historic farm property, High Meadows is an independent, progressive school for children age 3 through middle school. Our experiential approach to learning honors the magic of childhood, inquiry, adventure and play to encourage students’ academic and ethical growth in a respectful, inclusive and joyful learning environment. From an outstanding faculty to small classes and an acclaimed International Baccalaureate curriculum, High Meadows is an exceptional place to think, learn and grow.
Location: Roswell
Phone: (770) 993-2940
Accreditations/Memberships: AAAIS, GISA, International Baccalaureate (IB PYP), NAIS, SAIS
Tuition: $7,952 - $24,276
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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School is the largest co-educational Episcopal parish day school in the country, serving 1400 students in Pre-K3 through 12th grade. As a Christian school that serves and welcomes families of all faith traditions, we develop ethical leaders, global citizens and today’s changemakers for tomorrow’s world. Our rigorous academic curriculum prepares students for college and beyond; robust elective and extracurricular offerings provide wide-ranging opportunities for students to discover artistic, STEM-oriented, athletic and global passions at every grade level, starting with our 3 year olds. At HIES, families find a welcoming and inclusive community where young people thrive.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 255-4026
Accreditations/Memberships: National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), NAIS, AAAIS, SAIS, SACS, Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE), GISA
Tuition: $19,810 - $35,020 (financial assistance is available for families that qualify)
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Landmark Christian School, which serves students in grades K3 through 12, provides a rich, relevant and rewarding education by teaching academic excellence with Biblical truth. With low student-teacher ratios, students thrive through personalized learning, discovering their passions and developing their talents. Beginning in K3, students are loved and nurtured, enjoying Imagination Stations, TED, world languages, Spotlight Theater, art, core and athletic offerings encompassing 67 teams. Students study Bible daily and enjoy weekly chapel with grade-appropriate service/missions projects. Vertical educational alignment prepares lower school students for learning in arts, aviation, music, fashion, engineering and leadership. The new high school offers AP/Honors courses, on-campus dual enrollment and superior college guidance.
Location: Fairburn and Peachtree City
Phone: (770) 306-0647
Accreditations/Memberships: AdvancED, SAIS, ACSI
Tuition: Contact school for pricing.
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Founded nearly 100 years ago, the Lovett School is a community of belonging that develops students of honor, faith and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in learning and life. Lovett is a leader of whole-child education, embracing a multifaceted approach where intellectual rigor, social-emotional learning and character development are purposefully cultivated. Every day, we welcome more than 1,600 students from 78 different zip codes and 11 counties in the metropolitan area to our campus beautifully located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. As a nationally renowned college preparatory institution, Lovett encourages students to also discover themselves outside the classroom through the arts, athletics, global studies and community engagement.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 262-3032
Accreditations/Memberships: NAIS, SAIS, AAAIS, Global Online Academy, CSEE, SACS
Tuition: $31,920 - $37,050
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Mill Springs Academy serves students in grades K-12 with learning differences, cultivating self-advocacy while allowing students to discover their unique talents. Mill Springs is dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of students who have not realized their full potential in traditional classroom settings. A small and supportive learning environment maximizes individual potential and ensures that students of all levels are well-equipped for success in school and life. Nestled in the rolling hills of Alpharetta, Mill Springs prepares students for college and career readiness, providing academic, fine arts, and athletic opportunities in a warm, caring community.
Location: Alpharetta
Phone: (770) 360-1336
Accreditations/Memberships: COGNIA, SAIS, NAIS, GISA, AAAIS, GAPSEC
Tuition: $32,773
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Mount Paran Christian School provides an elevated experience in academics, award-winning arts, and championship athletics—all with Christ at the center. Within small class sizes (12:1 student-teacher ratio), MPCS offers 56 AP/honors courses, instructional support, robotics, Spanish and STEAM starting in PK3, and a 1:1 device program. It’s crucial to guarantee a moral and faith foundation through everything your child learns on the school journey. Through curricular Bible classes, weekly chapel, service, and discipleship groups, faith becomes fused into who they are. Highly-qualified teachers know and love each student to raise up servant-leaders who can move mountains – in the classroom, on the ball field, on the stage, and ultimately in the community. Chart your path at mtparanschool.com.
Location: Marietta/Kennesaw
Phone: (770) 578-0182
Accreditations/Memberships: Cognia, CESA ACSA, GISA, SAIS
Tuition: See website for pricing.
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Mount Pisgah Christian School provides an outstanding college preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. This independent school is non-denominational, co-educational and serves children from early learning through 12th grade. The school is known for an exceptional faculty; proven performance in personalized instruction; comprehensive AP, Honors and STEAM curriculum; 54 athletic teams; fine arts programs and an exceptional college placement program.
• Location: Johns Creek/North Fulton
• Phone: (678) 336-3400
• Accreditations/Memberships: ACSA, CESA, GHSA, GISA, NAIS, SAIS
• Tuition: $14,150 - $26,350
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Mount Vernon is a school of inquiry, innovation and impact. We know students have big ideas. When their teachers cultivate curiosities and passions, the possibilities are limitless. As a co-educational day school for more than 1,250 students in preschool through grade 12, Mount Vernon is a destination for students who want to design a better world. The school sets the conditions for learners at all ages to excel by creating and providing access to real-world applications through design thinking and routine access to subject matter experts, many from Fortune 100 companies. Students have achieved some of the highest academic honors, receiving recognition through scholarships and awards, including National Merit, Morehead-Cain, QuestBridge, Stamps, Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, Jefferson Scholarship and the Robertson Scholarship. Mount Vernon students have been accepted to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the United States, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Brown, Cornell, Columbia, Dartmouth, UPenn, Duke, US Naval Academy, USC, NYU, UNC Chapel Hill, University of Virginia and many more.
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (404) 252-3448
Accreditations/Memberships: NAEYC, SAIS, Cognia
Tuition: Visit website for pricing information.
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Imagine your child thriving in a warm and authentic Christian environment with an uncompromising biblical worldview and unparalleled student opportunities. Whether it’s through robotics or mountain biking, on a stage or on a pitcher’s mound, students at NCCS are challenged to discover their God-given gifts. Through small class sizes (10:1), 55 athletic teams, 17 performing arts ensembles, five magnet programs, the Moving Forward Program for academic support, a full array of AP/Honors/Dual Enrollment opportunities and foreign language at every grade level, students in K3 through 12th grade soar. Daily Bible class, annual retreats, weekly chapel, mentor programs and global spring term trips further expand student horizons while firmly rooting their identity in Christ. It’s no surprise that NCCS feels like family—because it is. And in today’s world, that truly matters.
• Location: Kennesaw
• Phone: (770) 975-0252
• Accreditations/Memberships: Cognia, CESA, ACSI, GHSA, Metro10, SETC, ASCA
• Tuition: See website for pricing information.
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In 1958, an interfaith group of community leaders envisioned an inclusive learning environment open to fresh ideas and founded Pace Academy. Today, Pace serves 1,150 students in pre-first through 12th grade. Pace develops children’s passions and strengths through academics, athletics and the arts while providing global perspectives inside and outside the classroom.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 262-1345
Accreditations/Memberships: AdvancED/SACS, ACCIS, College Board, Cum Laude Society, Educational Records Bureau, NACAC, NAIS, SAIS, Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG)
Tuition: $33,570 - $38,640
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Paideia, a school of just over 1,000 children ages 3 through grade 12, is located near Emory University in Atlanta. In addition to advocating intellectual, civic, artistic and physical development, the school seeks to cultivate the development of a child’s ethical self. Paideia seeks to create a community of belonging for all Paideia students, faculty, staff and families through dialogue, understanding, resources and events.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 270-2312
Accreditations/Memberships: COGNIA, NAIS, SAIS, AAAIS, EMA
Tuition: $13,500 - $31,500
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Saint Francis Schools is an independent, fully accredited school with no religious affiliation, providing an exceptional college preparatory program since 1976. Two campuses are available: grades K through 8 in Roswell and grades 9 through 12 in Milton. The school’s commitment to small class sizes, low pupil-to-teacher ratio and a strong emphasis on structure and organization allow students to enjoy academic success and develop the self-confidence to be successful in college. Curriculum offerings include AP, Honors, traditional, support classes and Structured Literacy Programs, including the Wilson Reading System®. A full sports program is offered in grades 5 through 12, including football and equestrian.
• Location: Roswell / Milton
• Phone: (770) 641-8257; (678) 339-9989
• Accreditations/Memberships: Cognia accredited (AdvancED, SAIS / SACS)
• Tuition: Contact school for pricing.
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Springmont School delivers an authentic Montessori learning experience to students 18 months through 8th grade. Individualized hands-on lessons and activities are designed to inspire students to become creative, independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Highly experienced and caring teachers offer opportunities for independent study and collaboration, and social/emotional development is interwoven with robust academics, art, music, PE, Spanish and outdoor science instruction. Diversity, equity and inclusivity are at the heart of our core values and are evident in our strong, supportive school community. Recognized by AMI and accredited by Cognia/SAIS, Springmont meets the highest standards for independent schools. Springmont graduates are confident, collaborative, engaged learners prepared for success in Atlanta’s premier high schools, as well as life beyond academics. Springmont—Extraordinary by Design.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 252-3910
Accreditations/Memberships: AAAIS, AMI, Cognia/SAIS, GISA, NAIS, SAIS
Tuition: $13,165 - $28,485
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AAtlanta’s sole elementary-only independent school, Trinity School is known for its inspiring academics, amazing arts program, state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor learning spaces and community that cares like no other. Everything Trinity does is designed to help children age 3 through sixth grade flourish.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 231-8100
Accreditations/Memberships: Cognia/SACS, NAIS, SAIS, AAAIS, GISA, The Enrollment Management Association
Tuition: $21,850 - $33,500
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The Walker School is metro Atlanta’s top Pre-K3 through grade 12 school open to all faiths. Walker graduates are leaders who excel in a diverse and ever-changing world. We inspire transformative learning through meaningful relationships, academic excellence and unique opportunities. Walker is located two miles from Marietta Square.
Location: Marietta
Phone: (770) 427-2689
Accreditations/Memberships: AdvancED/SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $17,200 - $30,450
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Established in 1969, The Wood Acres School is an independent, highly respected school for students age 2 through eighth grade. The school is well known for its academically advanced curriculum, small class sizes, Spanish program, affordable tuition and uniquely pristine 10-acre campus. Wood Acres graduates go on to attend the best private, public and magnet high schools.
Location: Marietta
Phone: (770) 971-1880
Accreditations/Memberships: GAC
Tuition: $8,560 - $15,020
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From Pre-K to senior year, we create opportunities for each child to thrive, whether they excel in math, get inspired by robotics or flourish in literature and art classes. Students learn how to think about and engage in the world around them, making a commitment to do their best and gaining the confidence to make a difference. We do that through our 25 AP classes, a renowned Transition Learning Support Program for students with mild learning differences, more than 100 student clubs and co-curriculars, 75 yearly arts performances and 18 varsity sports.
A typical Woodward Academy graduating class attends more than 100 different colleges and universities, devotes 5,000 hours to community service and earns more than $25 million in scholarship awards.
Location: Main Campus: College Park; Woodward North: Johns Creek
Phone: (404) 765-4001
Accreditations/Memberships: AdvancED/SACS, CEEB, GISA, NAIS, NACAC, SACAC, SAIS
Tuition: $21,630- $33,950
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