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Atlanta's oldest Catholic school, Marist School is a dynamic, college-preparatory community of 1,100 boys and girls in grades 7 through 12, representing 80 zip codes across the metro area.
Marist combines a high school with a fully incorporated middle school, known as our Foundations program. Our school offers a unique blend of traditional classroom instruction and experiential learning that equips students with the skills to thrive in college and beyond.
While Marist is an independent Catholic school, we welcome students of all faiths.
Domestic & International Travel OpportunitiesGuidon Yearbook
Interest ClubsLanguage Honor Societies
Marist Broadcasting ClubMarist Sports Telecast
Math TeamRapier Literary Magazine
Robotics TeamSpeech and Debate Team
Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choral ProgramCommercial Music Ensemble
Dance CompanyMarching Band & Color Guard
Theater Program
School Notes
School Mascot: War Eagle
The mission of Marist School is to form the whole person in the
image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values,
the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society
of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of
excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and
service programs.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Omari Hardwick - Class of 1994, Actor and poet.
Kathleen Hersey - Class of 2006, Olympic swimmer.
Sean McVay - Class of 2004, National League football coach of the Los Angeles Rams and youngest head coach in modern NFL history.
Kit Hoover - Class of 1988, Television actress, host, and broadcast journalist known for her work on "Access Hollywood".
Chris Carr - Class of 1990, State of Georgia Attorney General.
Marist School famous alumni include: Omari Hardwick, Kathleen Hersey, Sean McVay, Kit Hoover and Chris Carr.
What sports does Marist School offer?
Marist School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Marist School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.
If you are looking for a school that is a community prioritizing developing GOOD PEOPLE - a school that manages to balance excellence in every aspect with humility and kindness-—Marist should be at the top of your list. If you are looking for a typical elitist private school, this school has a different feeling in a good way.
- Posted by Parent - SmartandKindgoTogether
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The average private school tuition in Atlanta, GA is $20,211 for elementary schools and $23,185 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
