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The Ellis School of Atlanta

Special education school · Ungraded

Atlanta, GA

739 W Peach Tree St, Atlanta, GA 38308

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any special education school in Atlanta
  • Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Georgia

In Atlanta, Georgia, The Ellis School of Atlanta is a special education school. About 8 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Georgia. Enrollment is up about 300% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 200 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Ungraded
Students
8
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 3 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
200 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of special education schools in Georgia (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of special education schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 32 special education schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    2’15–163’17–187’19–2010’21–228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Student body

    White75%
    Black25%

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Ellis School of Atlanta 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 The Ellis School of Atlanta

    What grades does The Ellis School of Atlanta serve?

    The Ellis School of Atlanta serves ungraded.

    How many students attend The Ellis School of Atlanta?

    About 8 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Ellis School of Atlanta?

    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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