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  • For the 2020-21 school year, there are 98 top private schools in Dekalb County, Georgia, serving 13,368 students.
  • Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body, and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
  • 57% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Roman Catholic).

Top Dekalb County Private Schools (2020-21)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Academe Of The Oaks
    Academe Of The Oaks Photo - Academe student gardeners enjoy their Ears of Corn
    Special Program Emphasis
    (6)
     146 New St
    Decatur, GA 30030
    (404) 405-2173
    Grades: 9-12 | 89 students
  • Atlanta Montessori International School
    Montessori School
     1970 Cliff Valley Way Ne
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    (404) 325-6777
    Grades: PK-9 | 187 students
  • Marist School
    Marist School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
    Atlanta, GA 30319
    (770) 457-7201
    Grades: 7-12 | 1,100 students
  • Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School)
    Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) Photo - Geography-Learning about the Biomes of Africa
    Special Education School
    (1)
     308 Clairemont Avenue
    Decatur, GA 30030
    (404) 308-8548
    Grades: 7-12 | 26 students
  • 21 Century Stem Academy
    Alternative School
     1549 Clairmont Rd Ste 103
    Decatur, GA 30033
    (404) 618-3599
    Grades: K-10 | 50 students
  • A Plus Preparatory Learning Academy
    (Baptist)
    (1)
     100 Dudley Dr
    Ellenwood, GA 30294
    (770) 389-0173
    Grades: PK-1 | 168 students
  • A Unique Learning Academy
    Alternative School (Baptist)
     7290 Covington Hwy
    Lithonia, GA 30058
    (770) 484-8226
    Grades: K-1 | 16 students
  • Abm Vietnamese School
     4300 Buford Hwy Ne
    Atlanta, GA 30345
    (404) 647-2267
    Grades: 6-12 | 21 students
  • Act
    (Christian)
     2941 Columbia Dr
    Decatur, GA 30034
    (404) 549-2327
    Grades: K-12 | 75 students
  • Advance Preparatory Academy
    (Christian)
     431 Allgood Road
    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
    Grades: PK-5 | 176 students
  • Annunciation Day School
    (Greek Orthodox)
     2500 Clairmont Rd, NE
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    (404) 565-2850
    Grades: PK-8 | 86 students
  • Anointed Word Christian Schools International
    (Christian)
     3800 Linecrest Rd
    Ellenwood, GA 30294
    (404) 241-8200
    Grades: PK-12 | 45 students
  • Arbor Montessori
    Arbor Montessori Photo
    Montessori School
    (3)
     2998 Lavista Road
    Decatur, GA 30033
    (404) 321-9304
    Grades: NS-8 | 250 students
  • Arete Prepatory School
     3072 Evans Mill Rd
    Lithonia, GA 30038
    (770) 482-6118
    Grades: PK-4 | 28 students
  • Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School
    (Jewish)
     3130 Raymond Dr
    Atlanta, GA 30340
    (770) 451-5299
    Grades: PK-12 | 389 students
  • Atlanta North School Of Seventh-day Adventists
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
    (4)
     5123 Chamblee-dunwoody Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30338
    (770) 512-8456
    Grades: PK-8 | 115 students
  • Ben Franklin Academy
    Ben Franklin Academy Photo - An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. by Benjamin Franklin
    1585 Clifton Rd Ne
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    (404) 633-7404
    Grades: 9-12 | 119 students
  • Berean Christian Academy
    (Christian)
    (3)
     2197 Young Rd
    Stone Mountain, GA 30088
    (678) 518-1678
    Grades: K-8 | 123 students
  • Buford KinderCare
    Buford KinderCare Photo - Buford KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     2865 Buford Hwy NE
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    (404) 321-0485
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Cambridge Academy
    (1)
     2780 Flat Shoals Rd
    Decatur, GA 30034
    (404) 241-1321
    Grades: PK-8 | 133 students
  • Capstone Academy
     1934 Cliff Valley Way Ne
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    (404) 458-5160
    Grades: 4-12 | 124 students
  • Chamblee Methodist Kindergarten
    Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
     4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30341
    (770) 457-2527
    Grades: PK-K | 154 students
  • Children For Christ Academy
    (1)
     2647 Panola Rd
    Lithonia, GA 30058
    (770) 981-0039
    Grades: NS-6 | 80 students
  • Choice Academy Child Care Center
    Daycare / Preschool
     5440 Covington Highway
    Decatur, GA 30035
    (770) 323-1266
    Grades: NS-PK | 140 students
  • Cliff Valley School
    Cliff Valley School Photo - Our 47,000 square foot state-of-the-art campus sits on 6.5 acres on Clairmont Road. It includes outdoor play and athletic spaces, music room and stage, gymnasium, outdoor classroom, rooftop gardens, nature trails, a science lab, an art studio, and a library. The facility was constructed with Earth-friendly building materials and was the first school to earn Southface EarthCraft Light Commercial certification.
    2426 Clairmont Road Ne
    Atlanta, GA 30329
    (678) 302-1302
    Grades: NS-8 | 371 students
  • Crossroads Christian Academy
    (Baptist)
     4805 Tilly Mill Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30360
    (770) 457-1148
    Grades: PK-12 | 113 students
  • Decatur Adventist Jr Academy
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     2584 Young Rd
    Stone Mountain, GA 30088
    (770) 808-2188
    Grades: K-8 | 116 students
  • Decatur First Umc Weekday Childrens Ministries
    Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
     300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
    Decatur, GA 30030
    (404) 377-5784
    Grades: PK-K | 185 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
    Grades: NS-PK | 63 students
  • Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community
    Alternative School (Presbyterian)
     205 Sycamore St
    Decatur, GA 30030
    (404) 378-1770
    Grades: PK-K | 116 students
  • Discovery Academy
     3174 Miller Rd
    Lithonia, GA 30038
    (770) 981-4522
    Grades: NS-3 | 44 students
  • Dresden Drive KinderCare
    Dresden Drive KinderCare Photo - Dresden Drive KinderCare
    Daycare / Preschool
     2459 Dresden Dr
    Atlanta, GA 30341
    (770) 458-6506
    Grades: NS-PK | n/a students
  • Dunwoody Christian Academy
    Alternative School (Assembly of God)
     5067 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
    Atlanta, GA 30338
    (770) 335-3050
    Grades: PK-K | 250 students
  • Dunwoody Christian School
    Dunwoody Christian School Photo
    (Christian)
    (5)
     2250 Dunwoody Club Dr.
    Atlanta, GA 30350
    (770) 712-2896
    Grades: K-4 | 43 students
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