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Marist School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12

Atlanta, GA

3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest of 34 Catholic schools in Georgia
  • The largest Catholic school in Atlanta
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Atlanta since at least 2011

Marist School is an independent Catholic school in Atlanta, Georgia, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 1,082 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
1,082
Teachers
92.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 520 girls, 562 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 57% of Catholic high schools nationwide (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 93% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    1,079’11–121,082’13–141,090’15–161,105’17–181,104’19–201,097’21–221,082’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    7151
    8143
    9186
    10207
    11211
    12184

    Student body

    White74%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Black7%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • 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 Marist School whether it takes part.

    More about Georgia's programs →

    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 Marist School

    What grades does Marist School serve?

    Marist School serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Marist School?

    About 1,082 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Marist 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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