Porter Academy

200 Cox Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075
Tel: (770)594-1313
Grades: K - 5 | 82 students
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The Porter School specializes in teaching students with language-based learning disabilities and mild to moderate learning-style differences who have not been successful in a traditional classroom setting.

School Overview:
Porter Academy
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 5
Year Founded 2001
Student Body
Total Students 82 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 21% (GA School Avg.: 35%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 7 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,500
Acceptance Rate 85%
Admissions Director Barbara Ramer

School Notes:

  • The Porter School is able to meet the needs of students with various learning styles by using a language-rich and multi-sensory learning program. Our program addresses the needs of the whole child, enabling our students to reach their full potential.
  • Academic group size is limited to seven students
  • Our planner system encourages organization, responsibility and constant parental communication
  • Our reward system focuses on positive reinforcement, teamwork and building self-esteem
  • Citizenship education emphasizes core values including kindness, positive communication and respect for people and property

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Nearby Schools:

Porter Academy
Gr. K-5 | 0 mi. away
Crabapple Montessori School
Gr. K | 1 mi. away
Mill Springs Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 1.4 mi. away
Jacob's Ladder
Gr. PK | 2.3 mi. away
Queen Of Angels Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 2.9 mi. away
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 3 mi. away

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