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Atlanta Speech School

3160 Northside Pkwy Nw Atlanta, GA 30327

Tel: (404) 233-5332

www.atlantaspeechschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked GA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 358 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Atlanta Speech School in Atlanta, GA, serves 358 students in grades PK through 6 within a nonsectarian, city–based setting in the Buckhead neighborhood.
Founded in 1938, the school has one of the longest histories among Atlanta private schools and ranks in the top 20% in Georgia for school age and student body size.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 53 teachers, supporting its special education program.
Student diversity includes 8.25% students of color, reflecting aspects of the local community.
Atlanta Speech School is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association of Independent Schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked GA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 358 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Atlanta Speech School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Atlanta Speech School
Pre-K	126
Kind	58
1	36
2	41
3	40
4	37
5	17
6	3

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Year Founded

1938

Student Body

Total Students

358 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

53 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What is Atlanta Speech School's ranking?

Atlanta Speech School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Atlanta Speech School?

The application deadline for Atlanta Speech School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Atlanta Speech School located?

Atlanta Speech School is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 13 other private schools located in Buckhead.

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The average private school tuition in Atlanta, GA is $21,003 for elementary schools and $24,059 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Atlanta, GA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).