Cliff Valley School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 431 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,650
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cliff Valley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cliff Valley School
Nursery	21
Pre-K	32
Kind	33
1	43
2	44
3	44
4	44
5	44
6	44
7	42
8	40

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Year Founded

1966

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Student Body

Total Students

431 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

70 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,650

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Tuition Notes

$11650 (preschool) and up

Admissions Director

Dave Elsberry

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballSoccer

SwimmingUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessMath Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtCover Bands

DramaDrums

Musical

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Tennis

School Notes

Cliff Valley School provides outstanding education focused on students' academic and social development in a caring community environment.
Small by design, Cliff Valley offers low student:teacher ratios from preschool through grade 8.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cliff Valley School cost?

Cliff Valley School's tuition is approximately $11,650 for private students.

What sports does Cliff Valley School offer?

Cliff Valley School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

What is Cliff Valley School's ranking?

Cliff Valley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Cliff Valley School?

The application deadline for Cliff Valley School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Cliff Valley School located?

Cliff Valley School is located in the Briarcliff Heights neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 5 other private schools located in Briarcliff Heights.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Atlanta, GA is $20,296 for elementary schools and $23,038 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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