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Atlanta Youth Academy

2120 Forrest Park Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30315

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Tel: (404) 924-2680

www.atlantayouthacademy.com

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Atlanta Youth Academies (AYA) provide quality education on par with top independent schools.

There is one big difference, however. AYA is designed for urban children and youth whose families believe in the importance of education but who do not have access, either financially or geographically, to excellent private schools.

Atlanta Youth Academies offer a quality, Christ-centered education to inner-city students.

The school enrolls students from PreK-8th grade. AYA is currently located in the Thomasville/Norwood Manor neighborhood.

A second AYA Campus for K-3 exists at the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA on Campbellton Road, SW. Class size is limited to 12 students, attending an 11-month school year.

The AYA approach is to show faith in action through Christian values woven into and modeled in all activities.

We believe that teaching students about Christ can best be done through real-life behavior.

By graduation, AYA students are stable and focused beyond their years.

They are ready for the demands of high school, from advanced academic work to personal tests of character that challenge all young people on the road to adulthood.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 119 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

119 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Atlanta Youth Academies (AYA) provide quality education on par with top independent schools. There is one big difference, however. AYA is designed for urban children and youth whose families believe in the importance of education but who do not have access, either financially or geographically, to excellent private schools. Atlanta Youth Academies offer a quality, Christ-centered education to inner-city students. The school enrolls students from PreK-8th grade. AYA is currently located in the Thomasville/Norwood Manor neighborhood. A second AYA Campus for K-3 exists at the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA on Campbellton Road, SW. Class size is limited to 12 students, attending an 11-month school year. The AYA approach is to show faith in action through Christian values woven into and modeled in all activities. We believe that teaching students about Christ can best be done through real-life behavior. By graduation, AYA students are stable and focused beyond their years. They are ready for the demands of high school, from advanced academic work to personal tests of character that challenge all young people on the road to adulthood.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Atlanta Youth Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is Atlanta Youth Academy located?

Atlanta Youth Academy is located in the Norwood Manor neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 119 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Atlanta, GA is $20,651 for elementary schools and $23,146 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Atlanta, GA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).