The Heartwood School
Alternative school · Grades 2–11
Clarkson, GA
3983 Church St, Clarkson, GA 30021
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in Georgia
In Clarkson, Georgia, The Heartwood School is an independent private school for students from 2nd grade through 11th grade. About 13 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in Georgia. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 2–11
- Students
- 13
- Teachers
- 5.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of independent schools in Georgia (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of independent schools in Georgia.
- Compared with 65 independent schools in Georgia.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Georgia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Heartwood School 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 The Heartwood School
What grades does The Heartwood School serve?
The Heartwood School serves grades 2–11.
How many students attend The Heartwood School?
About 13 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Heartwood 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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