City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Address: 2890 North Fulton Dr.
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Address: 215 West Wieuca Rd. NE
18. Greenfield Hebrew Academy
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 843-9900
Address: 5200 Northland Dr. NW
Description: Founded in 1953, the Hebrew Academy offers a child-centered traditional approach in a curriculum specially designed for the school. About 423 students attend classes in prekindergarten through eighth grade. The first part of the day is spent doing traditional classwork; the afternoon is devoted exclusively to Judaic studies and the Hebrew language. Science and computer labs, music, and art centers are part of the facilities. The student-teacher ratio for the upper grades is 19 to 1; the numbers are slightly lower for the elementary school.
19. Heiskell School
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 262-2233
Address: 3260 Northside Dr. NW
Description: This nondenominational Christian school was founded in 1949 with a traditional class structure. The school is based on the belief that a child’s home, church, and school should complement each other. The approximately 360 students served range in age from 2 years old to eighth grade. The student-teacher ratio is 12 to 1. United States history and academic excellence are stressed.
20. Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 255-4026
Address: 805 Mount Vernon Hwy.
Description: The fifth-largest independent school in the Atlanta area, Holy Innocents’ is the third largest Episcopalian school in the country. It has approximately 1,300 students ranging in age from 3 years through 12th graders. The school opened in 1959 with the mission of providing students with an enriching program guided by Judeo-Christian principles. The 33-acre campus includes a worship space, fine arts facility, and sports fields. The student-teacher ratio averages 10 to 1.
21. Lovett School
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 262-3032
Address: 4075 Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Description: On a picturesque 100-acre setting along the Chattahoochee River, Lovett aims to develop the whole child in all aspects of academic, arts, and athletic programs by concentrating on the student’s intellectual, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional growth. This college-prep school was founded in 1926 and serves about 1,553 students ranging in age from 4 through 12th graders. All of Lovett’s 2008 graduates went on to college. After-school care is available. The student-teacher ratio is approximately 10 to 1.
22. Pace Academy
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 262-1345
Address: 966 West Paces Ferry Rd.
Description: Pace Academy was founded in 1958. About 947 students in kindergarten through 12th grade study in an atmosphere of caring and personalized attention. The school’s stated philosophy is “to have the courage to strive for excellence.” The traditional college-prep curriculum includes advanced placement classes and honors classes. One hundred percent of Pace Academy seniors go on to higher education. An extensive service learning program fosters good citizenship and community outreach. The school’s 25-acre campus is anchored by a Tudor-style home built in 1931, dubbed “the Castle,” which houses administrative offices. The student-teacher ratio is 10 to 1.
23. Trinity School
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 231-8100
Address: 3254 Northside Pkwy. NW
Description: Founded in 1951, Trinity School is an elementary and preschool with 591 students, from 2-year-olds to sixth graders. In addition to a challenging academic program, Trinity emphasizes the ethical values of the Christian religion and its Jewish heritage as well as respect for different backgrounds. Spanish, art, music, values education, physical education, and technology are key parts of the curriculum. Summer camp and after-school programs are available. The student-teacher ratio is about 6 to 1.
24. The Westminster Schools
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 355-8673
Address: 1424 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Description: Founded in 1951, Westminster educates about 1,848 students from pre-K through 12th grade with a rigorous academic program based on Christian philosophy. Westminster has a 180-acre campus with 16 tennis courts, a natatorium and an outdoor pool, 4 gyms, and 6 playing fields. The traditional curriculum is college preparatory, while the school’s mission statement conveys its philosophy: Christian commitment, whole person development, and excellent education. In grades 5 through 12, the average class size is 14. In classes with younger children, the average is 9.
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Address: 1662 Rugby Ave.
26. Country Brook Montessori School
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (770) 448-2805
Address: 2175 Norcross-Tucker Rd.
Description: An academic preschool and grade school founded in 1983, Country Brook Montessori School serves approximately 122 children ranging in age from 1 through 12. One of many Montessori schools in the metro area, Country Brook has a staff trained in the Montessori curriculum, which supports full development of children in all aspects. The student-teacher ratio is 7 to 1. The variety of extracurricular activities available includes art, Spanish, gymnastics, music, and computers. Country Brook has a hot lunch program and enrichment programs before and after school for enrolled children. Country Brook opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m.
27. Greater Atlanta Christian School
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (770) 243-2000
Address: 1575 Indian Trail
Description: After planning for seven years, this school opened in 1968 to offer a traditional class structure for children in kindergarten through grade 12. It has expanded extensively since then but remains committed to its core of teaching students to “Grow in wisdom and stature and in favor of God and man.” The average class size is 15. One hundred percent of the students pursue higher education. More than 1,900 students are enrolled on the 74-acre campus. After-school care is available for kindergarten through eighth grade.
28. Atlanta Speech School
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 233-5332
Address: 3160 Northside Pkwy.
Description: The Atlanta Speech School was founded in 1938 by the Junior League of Atlanta. It was based in a building the League bought with money raised at a ball to mark the opening of Gone With the Wind. The school housed the first audiology clinic in the area, which continues to provide evaluation of all kinds of communication disorders. Today 309 students attend nursery, kindergarten classes, and grades one through six, but the school serves over 1,800 students and adults annually. Speech pathologists and reading specialists work in each classroom.
29. The Frazer Center
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 377-3836
Address: 1815 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
Description: Classes for children from 6 weeks to 5 years are designed for those who are moderately to severely developmentally delayed, those with multiple handicaps, and those with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. The average class size is 15. The center also provides vocational and community living skills training for adults 18 and older. Supported employment for adults is also available. The center serves Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton, and Rockdale Counties and aids 188 children as well as 128 adults in the community.
30. The Howard School
City: Atlanta, GA
Category: Education
Telephone: (404) 377-7436
Address: 1192 Foster St.
Description: Founded in 1950, the Howard School specializes in programs for students with language and learning disabilities. It has more than 187 students from pre-K to 12. The school’s focus is on providing students with a challenging and nurturing environment to help them understand their own learning styles. Classes usually have fewer than 10 students; student to teacher ratio is approximately 5 to 1.