Athens Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Athens, GA
1281 Spartan Ln, Athens, GA 30606
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Athens
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Georgia
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Athens, Georgia, Athens Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 833 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Georgia. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 185 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 833
- Teachers
- 132.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 372 girls, 461 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Georgia (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 89% of independent schools in Georgia.
- Compared with 65 independent schools in Georgia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Georgia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Athens Academy whether it takes part.
- Georgia Promise Scholarship · Education savings account
- Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Athens Academy
What grades does Athens Academy serve?
Athens Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Athens Academy?
About 833 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Athens Academy?
Call the 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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