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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.
African American Studies, Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemisty, Computer Science, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, French Language and Culture, German Language and Culture, Latin Virgil & Caesar, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Multivariable Calculus, Music Theory, Physics C, Psychology, Seminar (research), Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, World History
Academic Honor Societies, Academic Team, Affinity Groups, Blue and Gold Newspaper, Campus Ministry Program, Community Service Clubs, Domestic & International Travel Opportunities, Guidon Yearbook, Interest Clubs, Language Honor Societies, Marist Broadcasting Club, Marist Sports Telecast, Math Team, Rapier Literary Magazine, Robotics Team, Speech and Debate Team, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Choral Program, Commercial Music Ensemble, Dance Company, Marching 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.
Marist School famous alumni include: Fr. John E. Gunn, S.M., Founder and Fr. Bill Rowland, S.M., Rector.
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.
Grades: K-12 | 1,901 students6.7 miles 1424 W Paces Ferry Road NW Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 609-6202
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K-12
1,901
School Reviews
54/11/2025
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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