Dekalb County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 58 private preschools serving 9,074 students in Dekalb County, GA.
The average tuition cost is $12,601, which is higher than the Georgia private preschool average tuition cost of $12,293.
62% of private preschools in Dekalb County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 58
  • # Students Served: 9,074
  • Average Tuition: $12,601
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 43%
  • View Dekalb County, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 58
  • # Students Served: 9,074
  • Average Tuition: $12,601
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 22%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 43%
  • View Dekalb County, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Dekalb County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Arbor Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
(7)
Map of Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Jewish
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 451-5299
Map of Chamblee Methodist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 457-2527
Cliff Valley School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 431 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
2426 Clairmont Road Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 302-1302
Map of Decatur 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergar
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-5784
Map of Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
205 Sycamore St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 378-1770
Map of Glenn School
Gr: PK-K | 123 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1660 N Decatur Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 634-6494
Map of Heart Of Hope Academy For Children With Special Needs
Gr: PK | 52 students
Special Education School
5130 Peachtree Industrial
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 458-3251
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2855 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-4488
Map of Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1320 Hearst Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 364-1902
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
724 Rock Chapel Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 850-0257
(7)
St. Martin's Episcopal School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Episcopal
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-4260
Saint Thomas More Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
630 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
(5)
Map of Shallowford Presbyterian School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Presbyterian
2375 Shallowford Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 321-3061
(2)
Map of A Plus Preparatory Learning Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 168 students
Baptist
100 Dudley Dr
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(770) 389-0173
(1)
Map of Abc Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
6835 Main St
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-0680
Map of Advance Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students
Christian
431 Allgood Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
Map of All Star Kids Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students
Christian
4518 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 284-2327
Annunciation Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 18
Greek Orthodox
2500 Clairmont Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 565-2850
(1)
Map of Arete Prepatory School
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students
3072 Evans Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 482-6118
Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1970 Cliff Valley Way Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-6777
Map of Atlanta North School Of Seventh-day Adventists
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
5123 Chamblee-dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 512-8456
(5)
Map of Children For Christ Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 108 students
Christian
2647 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 981-0039
(1)
Decatur Montessori Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
1429 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-0620
Dresden Drive KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2459 Dresden Dr. Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 458-6506
Map of Dunwoody Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students
Montessori School (Assembly of God)
5067 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 335-3050
Map of Dunwoody KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5695 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 396-2095
Map of Dunwoody United Methodist Church Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 222 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1548 Mount Vernon Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 394-2555
Map of Excell Preparatory Center
Gr: PK-1 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
5105 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 322-5210
(1)
Map of Finch Academy Llc
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
1933 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 323-4610
The Friends School Of Atlanta Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Friends
862 Columbia Drive
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8746
(5)
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1902 Clairmont Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 480-8220
Map of Green Pastures Christian School
Gr: PK-7 | 38 students
Christian
5455 Flat Shoals Pkwy
Decatur, GA 30034
(770) 987-8121
Map of Greenforest Mccalep Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
3250 Rainbow Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 486-5750
Map of Hess Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
611 Medlock Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 308-6380
(1)
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Dekalb County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of A Unique Learning Academy
Gr: K-1 | 16 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7290 Covington Hwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8226
Map of Becker Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3561 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 299-1131
Map of Crossroads Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Baptist
4805 Tilly Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 457-8963
Endeavor International School Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 7 students
48 Perimeter Center East
Atlanta, GA 30346
(770) 637-4737
Map of Healing Waters Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2315 Perkerson Road
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 768-9063
Map of Kingfisher Academy Inc
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
5073 Lavista Rd.
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 615-2313
Map of Maylan International Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
3039 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 448-1818
Map of Montessori School Of Dunwoody
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Montessori School
1730 Mount Vernon Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 804-1444
Map of The Piedmont School Of Atlanta
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 382-8200
Map of Ruby Christian School
Gr: 4-8 | 4 students
Christian
1800 Montreal Ct Suite A
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 660-0066
Seigakuin Atlanta International School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Disciples of Christ
5505 Winters Chapel Rd
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 730-0045
Map of Sophia Academy (1)
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
2880 Dresden Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30341
(404) 303-8722
Map of Voices Of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students
Christian
2125 Rockbridge Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 498-5850

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
61 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
9,074 Students
116,893 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
43%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
857 Teachers
12,078 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
52%

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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1200
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,601
$12,293

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Summer Program Cost
$686
$534
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,265
$4,471
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$23.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
23 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
200 Students
3,568 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
316 Students
3,223 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
1,306 Students
10,353 Students
% Black Students
16%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
2,814 Students
62,770 Students
% White Students
33%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
3,790 Students
35,875 Students
% of Others Students
45%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked private preschools in Dekalb County, GA include Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School, Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School, and Immaculate Heart Of Mary School.
How many private preschools are located in Dekalb County?
58 private preschools are located in Dekalb County.
How much do private preschools cost in Dekalb County?
The average tuition cost is $12,601, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $12,293.
How diverse are private preschools in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County private preschools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb County?
62% of private preschools in Dekalb County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private preschools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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