Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School

3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340

www.atljewishacademy.org

Yeshiva Atlanta is a Modern Orthodox high school. Our mission is to offer a well-rounded Torah-based college preparatory education to youg Jewish men and women.

We embrace the ideals of Ahavat Yisrael, the love of all Jews, and the significance of Medinat Yisrael, the State of Israel.

Quick Stats (2021-22)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Students: 389 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,380
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31

Top Rankings

Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

mild learning differences

Year Founded

1972

Student Body

Total Students

389 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

66 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

Advanced Courses

Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, Statistics, Studio Art, Three Dimensional Art, United States Government, United States History, World History

Average SAT score

1320

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,380

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Tuition Notes

Tuition does not include books, uniform, lunch or supplemental fees. Strategic Learning Program is not covered by Financial Aid.

% on Financial Aid

35%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

D. Burchfield

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

10 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

community service projects, environmental club, girl's committee dinner theater, march of the living, national honor society, ping-pongclub, school newspaper, student government, video club, yearbook

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Quick Stats (2021-22)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Students: 389 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,380
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Atlanta, GA is $15,703 for elementary schools and $19,241 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Atlanta, GA is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).