For the 2025 school year, there are 93 private schools serving 13,879 students in Dekalb County, GA (there are 149 public schools, serving 100,437 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Dekalb County, GA include Marist School, St. Pius X Catholic High School, and Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School.
The average tuition cost is $13,787, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $12,771.
Top Ranked Dekalb County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
Grades: 7-12
| 1,100 students
827 Kirk Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Grades: NS-8
| 499 students
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 451-5299
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 451-5299
Grades: PK-12
| 389 students
Atlanta Prep![Atlanta Prep Photo]( "Atlanta Prep Photo")
Special Education School
30 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 508-4127
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 508-4127
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Decatur 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergar
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-5784
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-5784
Grades: PK-K
| 153 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School![Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - Welcome to IHM School! We invite you to learn more about our Pre-K4 through 8th Grade Catholic School by scheduling a tour or attending an open house. With a rigorous curriculum and dedicated teachers, students are graduating IHM as confident, young adults eager to continue their educational journey.]( "Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - Welcome to IHM School! We invite you to learn more about our Pre-K4 through 8th Grade Catholic School by scheduling a tour or attending an open house. With a rigorous curriculum and dedicated teachers, students are graduating IHM as confident, young adults eager to continue their educational journey.")
(Catholic)
2855 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-4488
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-4488
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
1575 Sheridan Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 542-7003
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 542-7003
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
1320 Hearst Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 364-1902
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 364-1902
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
6015 Old Stone Mountain Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(404) 850-0257
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(404) 850-0257
Grades: PK-12
| 235 students
St. Martin's Episcopal School![St. Martin's Episcopal School Photo]( "St. Martin's Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-4260
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 625 students
St. Pius X Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2674 Johnson Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 636-3023
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 636-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
630 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
2375 Shallowford Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 321-3061
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 321-3061
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
3516 Covington highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 308-8548
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 308-8548
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Torah Day School Of Atlanta
(Jewish)
1985 Lavista Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0800
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0800
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta
All-boys (Jewish)
1458 Holly Lane NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
100 Dudley Dr
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(770) 389-0173
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(770) 389-0173
Grades: PK-1
| 168 students
Advance Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
431 Allgood Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
Grades: PK-1
| 159 students
All Star Kids Academy
(Christian)
4518 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 284-2327
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 284-2327
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
2500 Clairmont Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 565-2850
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 565-2850
Grades: NS-8
| 170 students
Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley![Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley Photo]( "Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley Photo")
Montessori School
1970 Cliff Valley Way Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-6777
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-6777
Grades: PK-9
| 187 students
5123 Chamblee-dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 512-8456
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 512-8456
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
2941 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 289-8106
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 289-8106
Grades: Inquire with school
| 120 students
2197 Young Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 518-1678
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 518-1678
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Camp Jewell House Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 503
Conley, GA 30288
(678) 418-7703
Conley, GA 30288
(678) 418-7703
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
1934 Cliff Valley Way Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 458-5160
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 458-5160
Grades: 5-12
| 139 students
Chamblee Methodist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 457-2527
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 457-2527
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
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Dekalb County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A Unique Learning Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Baptist)
7290 Covington Hwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8226
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8226
Grades: K-1
| 16 students
Becker Adventist School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3561 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 299-1131
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 299-1131
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
48 Perimeter Center East
Atlanta, GA 30346
(770) 637-4737
Atlanta, GA 30346
(770) 637-4737
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Healing Waters Christian Academy (Closed 2019)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2315 Perkerson Road
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 768-9063
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 768-9063
Grades: PK-8
| 50 students
5073 Lavista Rd.
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 615-2313
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 615-2313
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Montessori School Of Dunwoody (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
1730 Mount Vernon Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 804-1444
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 804-1444
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 382-8200
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 382-8200
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Ruby Christian School (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
1800 Montreal Ct Suite A
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 660-0066
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 660-0066
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students
Seigakuin Atlanta International School (Closed 2017)
(Disciples of Christ)
5505 Winters Chapel Rd
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 730-0045
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 730-0045
Grades: NS-6
| 88 students
Sophia Academy (1) (Closed 2022)
Special Education School (Catholic)
2880 Dresden Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30341
(404) 303-8722
Atlanta, GA 30341
(404) 303-8722
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
2125 Rockbridge Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 498-5850
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 498-5850
Grades: PK-3
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Dekalb County, GA include Marist School, St. Pius X Catholic High School, and Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School.
How many private schools are located in Dekalb County?
93 private schools are located in Dekalb County.
How much do private schools cost in Dekalb County?
The average tuition cost is $13,787, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $12,771.
How diverse are private schools in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Dekalb County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb County?
Which private schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dekalb County include: Dunwoody KinderCare vs. Primrose School Of Dunwoody, St. Pius X Catholic High School vs. Marist School, THRIVE Christian Academy vs. Philmore Academy for Science & Arts
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