The Howard School
Special education school · Grades K–12
The largest of 42 special education schools in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
A-Overall grade303 students5 students per teacher
Private schools in Atlanta, GA
82 private schools in Atlanta, GA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 7Christian schools 24Jewish day schools 10Montessori schools 8Independent schools 22High schools 36Preschools 9Special education schools 6
The Weber School
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 87% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Atlanta, GA
A+Overall grade302 students4 students per teacher
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Atlanta, GA
B+Overall grade297 students14 students per teacher
The Childrens School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Atlanta since at least 2011
Atlanta, GA
B+Overall grade283 students10 students per teacher
Imhotep Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 354% since 2013–14
Atlanta, GA
B-Overall grade268 students9 students per teacher
Heritage Preparatory School of GA
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
AOverall grade251 students7 students per teacher
The Schenck School
Special education school · Grades K–6
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Atlanta, GA
B-Overall grade250 students8 students per teacher
Atlanta Girls School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Atlanta, GA
A+Overall gradeAll girls184 students8 students per teacher
Mohammed Schools of Atlanta
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest private school in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
A-Overall grade180 students15 students per teacher
Dar-Un-Noor Atlanta Science Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Atlanta, GA
AOverall grade170 students9 students per teacher
Springmont School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
A+Overall grade156 students5 students per teacher
CMCH Elementary & Middle School
Jewish day school · Grades 1–8
Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2019–20
Atlanta, GA
B-Overall grade151 students8 students per teacher
Omni International School
Independent school · Kindergarten only
The largest of 66 preschools in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
B-Overall grade144 students23 students per teacher
Midtown International School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
A+Overall grade141 students5 students per teacher
Ron Clark Academy
Independent school · Grades 4–8
Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
Atlanta, GA
BOverall grade137 students10 students per teacher
Annunciation Day School
Greek Orthodox school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2019–20
Atlanta, GA
B+Overall grade129 students9 students per teacher
Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Atlanta since at least 2011
Atlanta, GA
BOverall grade113 students10 students per teacher
Ben Franklin Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Atlanta, GA
BOverall grade100 students5 students per teacher
Peace Preparatory Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Atlanta, GA
BOverall grade100 students8 students per teacher
Cumberland Academy of Georgia
Special education school · Grades 2–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Atlanta, GA
A-Overall grade99 students5 students per teacher
Bright Futures Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 4–12
Growing: enrollment up 145% since 2013–14
Atlanta, GA
B+Overall grade98 students8 students per teacher
Cumberland Academy of Georgia
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 62% of special education schools in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
AOverall grade96 students5 students per teacher
Laurel Heights Academy (Hospital)
Independent school · Grades 3–12
One of 22 independent schools in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
BOverall grade88 students10 students per teacher
Shallowford Presbyterian School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
AOverall grade85 students3 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Atlanta, GA
How many private schools are in Atlanta, GA?
82 private schools in Atlanta, GA, with about 23,195 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Atlanta, GA?
The most common are Christian schools (24), independent schools (22), Jewish day schools (10), Montessori schools (8).
Are there private high schools in Atlanta, GA?
Yes: 36 private schools in Atlanta, GA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Atlanta, GA offer pre-K?
39 private schools in Atlanta, GA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Atlanta, GA have?
The average school has 8 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Atlanta, GA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.