2024 Atlanta Mom Private School Guide
With so many private school options in the Atlanta area, finding the right fit for your child can be overwhelming. Our Atlanta Mom team has compiled a guide that we hope you find useful in your search. We have enjoyed partnering with the amazing schools highlighted below, so be sure to check them out in person as you navigate your private school decision!
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Wesleyan School believes faith and intellect are great partners with each other. At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child. The school leadership and faculty work to provide students with an atmosphere that is challenging, reinforces the value of hard work, and emphasizes character and integrity above accomplishment. Wesleyan prepares students for each stage of life and provides them the opportunity to see all the possibilities that lie before them
The school is located just outside of I-285 at Peachtree Corners. At the start of the 2023-2-24 school year Wesleyan enrolled 1,206 students in grades K-12. Wesleyan offers bus routes throughout the metro Atlanta area and has morning and afternoon options. For more information or to schedule a campus tour, call 770-448-7640 or visit wesleyanschool.org.
Whitefield Academy is a Christ-centered college preparatory school located in Smyrna serving students in grades Pre-K through 12. Whitefield students are known, valued, and loved each day as our teachers and coaches instill a passion for learning, for others ahead of self, and for the living and active Jesus. Partnering with parents and our community, Whitefield seeks to build a foundation centered around a rigorous academic program, a full complement of arts and athletic programs, and daily spiritual nourishment. We invite you to learn out more about Whitefield Academy by attending one of our admission events and by visiting whitefieldacademy.com.
The Cottage School
Established in 1985 on the highest point in the city of Roswell, GA, lies the beautiful 23-acre campus of The Cottage School. TCS provides an experiential learning environment along with a one-of-a-kind business-based model uniquely designed to prepare our students for real world experiences. With small class sizes, our students are able to forge a strong relationship with teachers and counseling staff and are encouraged to advocate for the tools they need to succeed. As stated by Dr. Steven Palmer, Head of School, “All students are smart and learn differently. The secret is to teach them differently and that is what the Cottage School does best”.
We are very proud of the addition of a new high school building that includes not only more classrooms but a beautiful visual arts studio, creation station Technology lab and comprehensive Music Program. Relationships made while attending The Cottage School can last a lifetime and many of our alumni return during each year to visit favorite teachers and staff. TCS is a family and to so many, it is home.
Mount Paran Christian School
Mount Paran Christian School provides an elevated experience in academics, award-winning arts, and championship athletics — all with Christ at the center. Within small class sizes (12:1 student-teacher ratio), MPCS offers 56 AP/honors courses, instructional support, robotics, Spanish and STEAM starting in PK3, and a 1:1 device program. It’s crucial to guarantee a moral and faith foundation through everything your child learns on the school journey. Through curricular Bible classes, weekly chapel, service, and discipleship groups, faith becomes fused into who they are. Highly-qualified teachers know and love each student to raise up servant-leaders who can move mountains – in the classroom, on the ball field, on the stage, and ultimately in the community.
Mount Paran Christian School is a PreK3-12th grade private, covenantal Christian, non-denominational, college-preparatory school. Founded in 1976, MPCS is fully accredited (SAIS/Cognia/CESA) and located in the shadow of Kennesaw Mountain on a 68-acre college-like campus. MPCS unites with home and church to prepare servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth.
Discover next-level Christian education at an Open House or Tuesday Tour. Chart your path at mtparanschool.com.
The Galloway School
Established in 1969, The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is encouraged. Students in PreK3 through 12th grade confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways. Galloway is more than a school; it is a learning experience that is truly unique. With our deliberate focus on student-centered, inquiry-based learning and our commitment to fostering creativity and collaboration, Galloway just feels different. Schedule your campus tour today at gallowayschool.org/visit!
The Walker School
The Walker School graduates are leaders who excel in a diverse and ever-changing world. Their students thrive in an environment focused on student-centered education. The result? Active, dynamic engagement in the learning process that excites students and gives them agency. They focus on creating and nurturing relationships and fostering a deep sense of community and belonging. Walker students reflect the world around them and are prepared for a future they have yet to see. Walker is located two miles from the Marietta Square and offers more than 20 bus routes in the metro area. Schedule a tour and learn more today!
Carrington Academy
Carrington Academy preschools provide excellence in preschool, before and after school programs, and summer camp for families in South Forsyth County and the greater Atlanta area. Our Links to Learning curriculum offers the perfect balance of learning and play to develop the skills children need to become confident learners. Every step in the Links to Learning journey builds on the last, preparing children for success in school and life!
You’ll find Carrington Academy locations in Cumming, Alpharetta, Suwanee, and Braselton. Visit our website to schedule a tour or attend our next Open House.
Springmont School
As the oldest Montessori school in the Southeast, Springmont offers students 18 months through Middle School an authentic Montessori education. Individualized, hands-on learning is balanced with social/emotional well-being, inspiring our diverse and inclusive community of learners to become creative, independent, and globally minded. Multi-aged classes and specially designed materials are complemented by highly experienced and caring teachers who guide students’ curiosity toward meaningful, collaborative discoveries. Large, light-filled classrooms and a beautiful campus with natural areas, class gardens, and farm animals afford rich outdoor experiences. Springmont’s Middle School prepares students for success in Atlanta’s premier high schools and life beyond academics. Springmont School is Extraordinary by Design. Learn more at www.springmont.com.
Capstone Academy
Our goal is to provide an environment and program that supports our students in their academic endeavors as they pursue their passion in the arts, athletics, and advanced studies. Since being established in 2007, Capstone Academy has been known for an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction. It’s this standard of excellence that has provided the impetus for us to grow into the business we are today. For more information about the products and services we provide, reach out today. Capstone Academy encourages all its students to become lifelong learners by instilling academic curiosity, respect for others, and accountability to core values.
Pinecrest Academy
Pinecrest Academy is an independent PreK3-12 college preparatory Catholic school. We provide an atmosphere of academic excellence and critical thinking in a Christ-centered environment, implementing the educational method of Integral Formation. Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by the goodness, beauty, and truth of the Christian worldview, our whole-person educational method helps children discover their God-given gifts so they can fulfill their potential in academics and all areas of life. Pinecrest is a Cardinal Newman Society Catholic School of Excellence and was ranked #1 Catholic High School in Georgia for three consecutive years by Niche.com. The high school maintains a one hundred percent graduation rate, with graduates gaining acceptance into top colleges across the globe. The average class size is 15 students, allowing for more teacher-child interaction. Lower, Middle and High School students give of their time each year to service projects, as part of Pinecrest’s mission to form Christian leaders who will transform society. Located in Cumming, Pinecrest serves Forsyth County, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, Suwanee, Duluth, and other North Atlanta areas. To learn more, visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477.
