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Cliff Valley School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Atlanta, GA

2426 Clairmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 133% since 2011–12
  • Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Georgia
  • Serving families in Atlanta since at least 2011

In Atlanta, Georgia, Cliff Valley School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 392 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in Georgia. Enrollment is up about 133% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 182 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–8
Students
392
Teachers
73.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 196 girls, 196 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
182 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in Georgia (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 92% of independent elementary schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 37 independent elementary schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    168’11–12234’13–14277’15–16304’17–18340’19–20367’21–22392’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K44
    K44
    144
    244
    344
    444
    544
    644
    742
    842

    Student body

    White61%
    Asian26%
    Black10%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    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 Cliff Valley School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Cliff Valley School

    What grades does Cliff Valley School serve?

    Cliff Valley School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Cliff Valley School?

    About 392 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cliff Valley School?

    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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