Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Double Helix STEAM School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Double Helix STEAM School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Extra-curric.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Students By Grade
Grade 8 is the largest grade at Double Helix STEAM School, with 15 students.
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2014
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Tuition Notes
We accept the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship and offer the Georgia Tax Credit scholarship along with in house financial aid.
% on Financial Aid
14%
Admissions Director
Sheila Coffeen
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Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Book ClubCoding
CrochetDungeons & Dragons
Magic & MysteryMagic the Gathering
Personal LeadershipScavenger Scouts
Student Council/YearbookWild Earth
Arts and Music Programs:
Art CardsArtistic Expression
Disney DisenchantedHoliday Market
HomemadeKeyboarding/Typing
Literary EscapadesMake a Sound
Mixed Media MasterpiecesPlayful Psychology
Puppet MakingThe World of Roald and Wes
Theater BasicsWorld Cultures
You Are an ArtistZines
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor GamesYoga
School Notes
- Double Helix is small private school serving 4th - 8th graders.
- It is a school that celebrates the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
- We are rooted in standards, but not bogged down by them.
- We are a school in which "teachable moments" drive instruction.
- This is a school that allows students to construct their own knowledge through projects and explorations without sacrificing the need to build requisite skills.
- We meet children where they are; we know where they need to be; and we honor multiple ways of getting there.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Double Helix STEAM School cost?
Double Helix STEAM School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What schools are Double Helix STEAM School often compared to?
Double Helix STEAM School is often viewed alongside schools like Athens Academy, Athens Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Double Helix STEAM School?
The application deadline for Double Helix STEAM School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Double Helix STEAM School is Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Waseca Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Montessori School
615 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-4473
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
590 Lavender Road
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 433-0223
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
958 Epps Bridge Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-1621
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 46 students
Christian
165 Pulaski St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 353-8996
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2641 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 548-6962
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
590 Lavender Road
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 433-0223
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16
Christian
1270 Highway 29 N
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-7586
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 976 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
2201 Ruth Jackson Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(678) 726-2300
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1640 New High Shoals Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-9372
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Montessori School
615 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-4473
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
958 Epps Bridge Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-1621
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 46 students
Christian
165 Pulaski St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 353-8996
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1699 Olive Road
Athens, GA 30604
(706) 733-9922
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Montessori School
615 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-4473
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
958 Epps Bridge Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-1621
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2641 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 548-6962
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2150 Lexington Road
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-0019
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Whitehead Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Quailwood Dr
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7296
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7296
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0762
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0762
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Timothy Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Timothy Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0107
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0107
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Cleveland Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cleveland Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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