Montessori School At Emory Photo - We have been in existence for over 25 years educating children ages 15 months to 14 years old. Our teachers each have degrees and AMI certifications in their perspective age groups providing you a true and authentic Montessori experience. Our environments foster independence, self-confidence, determination, leadership skills, a love for learning and more.

Best Decatur Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private preschools serving 2,984 students in Decatur, GA.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Georgia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
59% of private preschools in Decatur, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Decatur Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Waldorf School Of Atlanta
The Waldorf School Of Atlanta Photo
Waldorf School
(14)
827 Kirk Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arbor Montessori School
Arbor Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(7)
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Decatur 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergar
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-5784
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Tuition listed
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
205 Sycamore St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-1770
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Saint Thomas More Catholic School
Saint Thomas More Catholic School Photo - First graders sharing some love
(Catholic)
(5)
630 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Star Kids Academy
(Christian)
4518 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 284-2327
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students
Decatur Montessori
Decatur Montessori Photo - Home away from home- a loving and caring atmosphere gives a homelike feel. Children are comfortable, happy and have fun with collaborative experiential learning. School prides on trained and dedicated teachers and is well sought after in the community. A year-round and all-day Montessori school also offering shorter schedules at a low tuition level providing impeccable quality *
Montessori School
1429 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-0620
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
The Friends School Of Atlanta
The Friends School Of Atlanta Photo
(Friends)
(5)
862 Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8746
Gr: NS-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1902 Clairmont Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 480-8220
Gr: NS-K
Green Pastures Christian School
(Christian)
5455 Flat Shoals Pkwy
Decatur, GA 30034
(770) 987-8121
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students
3250 Rainbow Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 486-5750
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Hess Academy
(1)
611 Medlock Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 308-6380
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Tuition listed
Hoke Mcneal Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3055 River Oak Mews
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 635-8354
Gr: PK-5 | 29 students
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 594-3941
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Kreative Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Seventh Day Adventist)
6007 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(770) 323-7599
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Love & Grace Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4164 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 288-2350
Gr: NS-K | 85 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
189 Sams St Ste A
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 320-0400
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School At Emory
Montessori School At Emory Photo - We have been in existence for over 25 years educating children ages 15 months to 14 years old. Our teachers each have degrees and AMI certifications in their perspective age groups providing you a true and authentic Montessori experience. Our environments foster independence, self-confidence, determination, leadership skills, a love for learning and more.
Montessori School
3021 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 634-5777
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
3592 Flat Shoals Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 241-0659
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Rainbow Academy Of Learning
Alternative School
4177 Rainbow Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 534-9379
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
2560 Tilson Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 241-3063
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Wings Of A Dove Christian Academy
(Christian)
(3)
5440 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 418-3209
Gr: PK-5 | 59 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Decatur, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3561 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 299-1131
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students

Overview

This Town (Decatur)
This State (GA)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,984 Students
117,628 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
236 Teachers
12,071 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
53%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,596
$13,260
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,625
$577
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,092
$4,390
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.61
# American Indian Students
19 Students
208 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
112 Students
3,547 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
3,170 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
611 Students
10,369 Students
% Black Students
22%
9%
# White Students
862 Students
62,718 Students
% White Students
31%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
144 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,140 Students
35,928 Students
% of Others Students
40%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Decatur, GA?
How many private preschools are located in Decatur?
22 private preschools are located in Decatur.
How diverse are private preschools in Decatur?
Decatur private preschools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Decatur?
59% of private preschools in Decatur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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