St. Thomas More Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in Decatur
Decatur, GA
B+Overall grade430 students13 students per teacher
Private schools in Decatur, GA
18 private schools in Decatur, GA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
The Waldorf School of Atlanta
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Decatur
Decatur, GA
A+Overall grade192 students5 students per teacher
Arbor Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 42 Montessori schools in Georgia
Decatur, GA
B+Overall grade158 students9 students per teacher
The Friends School of Atlanta
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Georgia
Decatur, GA
A+Overall grade152 students4 students per teacher
St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Georgia
Decatur, GA
A+Overall grade131 students3 students per teacher
Greenforest McCalep Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 85% of Christian schools in Georgia
Decatur, GA
AOverall grade92 students6 students per teacher
Montessori School at Emory
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 2 Montessori schools in Decatur
Decatur, GA
BOverall grade85 students10 students per teacher
Academe of the Oaks
Independent school · Grades 9–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Decatur, GA
B+Overall grade80 students10 students per teacher
Hess Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Decatur
Decatur, GA
A+Overall grade79 students4 students per teacher
Cambridge Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 6 independent schools in Decatur
Decatur, GA
B+Overall grade45 students9 students per teacher
Global Village Project
Independent school · Grades 6–8
The only all-girls school in Decatur
Decatur, GA
AOverall gradeAll girls39 students5 students per teacher
Kilombo Academic & Cult. Inst.
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Decatur, GA
A-Overall grade32 students6 students per teacher
The Loom School
Special education school · Grades K–8
The largest special education school in Decatur
Decatur, GA
B+Overall grade27 students6 students per teacher
The Hirsch Academy
Special education school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of special education schools nationwide
Decatur, GA
AOverall grade23 students2 students per teacher
Shekinah Glory Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Decatur
Decatur, GA
AOverall grade14 students4 students per teacher
Threshold Community Program
Special education school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 98% of special education schools nationwide
Decatur, GA
AOverall grade14 students1 students per teacher
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Decatur
Decatur, GA
AOverall grade12 students3 students per teacher
The Ferguson School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–3
One of 4 Christian schools in Decatur
Decatur, GA
A-Overall grade12 students9 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Decatur, GA
How many private schools are in Decatur, GA?
18 private schools in Decatur, GA, with about 1,617 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Decatur, GA?
The most common are independent schools (6), Christian schools (5), special education schools (3), Catholic schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Decatur, GA?
Yes: 3 private schools in Decatur, GA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Decatur, GA offer pre-K?
11 private schools in Decatur, GA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Decatur, GA have?
The average school has 5.9 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Decatur, 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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