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Downtown Academy

165 Pulaski St Athens, GA 30601

Tel: (706) 353-8996

downtownacademy.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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About the School

Downtown Academy in Athens, GA serves 46 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in a midsize city setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with six total teachers supporting its programs.
Downtown Academy maintains a Christian orientation and is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International and Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
Tuition at Downtown Academy is $45,000 annually, reflecting its private elementary education offering in Athens.
The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for diversity, with 100% of students representing students of color.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Downtown Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Downtown Academy
Kind	11
1	14
2	7
3	8
4	6

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Kindergarten largest at 11 but enrollment falls to 6 by Grade 4, showing fewer students in higher grades.

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Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Georgia is $13,504 for elementary schools and $13,851 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).