Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked GA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community
About the School
- Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community preschool and kindergarten-age children are cared for during the worship service by caring parent volunteers.
- The 2-year-old and 3-year-old should be dropped off in Bradley 207 before the worship service and should be picked up here or on the playground following the service.
- Kari Pellegrino is our Extended Care Staff person for this age group.
- The 4-year-old and Kindergarten children come to worship and stay through the Children's Moment.
- Parents should sign them into Extended Care before the Worship Service begins using the sign-in books on the front row of the sanctuary.
- After the Children's Moment, the children leave with parent volunteers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked GA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 28%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Where play is child's work, for babies through kindergarten, since 1949
- Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community preschool and kindergarten-age children are cared for during the worship service by caring parent volunteers. The 2-year-old and 3-year-old should be dropped off in Bradley 207 before the worship service and should be picked up here or on the playground following the service. Kari Pellegrino is our Extended Care Staff person for this age group. The 4-year-old and Kindergarten children come to worship and stay through the Children's Moment. Parents should sign them into Extended Care before the Worship Service begins using the sign-in books on the front row of the sanctuary. After the Children's Moment, the children leave with parent volunteers.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community's ranking?
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community?
The application deadline for Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community located?
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community is located in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood of Decatur, GA. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown Decatur.
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The nearest high school to Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community is Academe Of The Oaks (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saint Thomas More Catholic School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Decatur 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergar (0.1 miles away)
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300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
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(404) 377-5784
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Sports: 2
Montessori School
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(404) 370-0620
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
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Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
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(404) 294-6200
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Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Waldorf School
827 Kirk Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students
Christian
431 Allgood Road
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(404) 294-6200
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
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300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
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(404) 377-5784
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
1429 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-0620
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Waldorf School
827 Kirk Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students
Christian
431 Allgood Road
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(404) 294-6200
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205 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 371-0107
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
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300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-5784
Distance: 0.6 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
146 New St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 405-2173
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
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189 Sams St Ste A
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 320-0400
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
630 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
146 New St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 405-2173
Distance: 2.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
1509 S Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 270-2312
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 2 students
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3516 Covington highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 308-8548
Distance: 2.9 mi
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Avg. class size: 12 students
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934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
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(404) 888-7895
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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735 Fayetteville Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 378-4219
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
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Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 61 students
Special Education School
705 South Candler Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-6643
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Waldorf School
827 Kirk Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
705 S. Candler Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-9706
Distance: 1.4 mi
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611 Medlock Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 308-6380
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-5784
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School
189 Sams St Ste A
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 320-0400
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
630 W Ponce De Leon Ave
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(404) 373-8456
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
1429 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-0620
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
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827 Kirk Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
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