Christ the King School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 569 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,730
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31
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School Rankings

Christ the King School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Christ the King School
Kind	70
1	69
2	71
3	68
4	63
5	71
6	78
7	35
8	28
Ungraded	16

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Grade 6 has most students with 78, while Grade 8 has 28, showing a sharp drop in the upper grades.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1937

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

569 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,730

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Tuition Notes

Active Catholic Tuition $13,730-14,230 Non-Catholic Tuition $17,790-18,290

Admissions Director

Lori Lummus

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

Colors

Navy Blue, Gold

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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CKS Serves Service Learning ProgramDrama Program

National Junior Honor SocietyRobotics Team

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School Notes

Mission Statement: Christ the King School creates a Christ-centered community of caring based on its Catholic tradition of fostering academic excellence, individual responsibility, spirituality, and growth of the whole child, in order to live the Gospel in word and deed.School.
Philosophy: A tradition of excellence in education is part of the Catholic heritage.
Recognizing the value of the past, the contemporary Catholic school combines a long history of effective educational experience with continuous program planning and development.
The instructional program at Christ the King School allows for a progression of skills and competencies.
Each student is encouraged to advance at the pace most appropriate to his or her age, developmental stage, and ability, and to accept the responsibility for his or her own learning.
Christ the King School views education as a cooperative effort.
The collaboration of family, school, church, and community broadens and enriches the sense of identity and consistency so vital in building the total educational program.
Together with the family, Christ the King School provides an opportunity for moral development within a climate of support and openness.
Using Catholic/Christian values, students are encouraged to make responsible choices.

Christ the King School is a K-8 CatholicSchool that provides an excellent academic foundation in an atmosphere defined by Catholic principles of respect, responsibility and recognitiion of each student's natural capacity for growth in faith, abilities and character.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Christ the King School cost?

Christ the King School's tuition is approximately $13,730 for private students.

What sports does Christ the King School offer?

Christ the King School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Christ the King School's ranking?

Christ the King 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 Christ the King School?

The application deadline for Christ the King School is Jan. 31.

In what neighborhood is Christ the King School located?

Christ the King 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 acceptance rate in Atlanta, GA is 72% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).