Mill Springs Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 152 students
Yearly Tuition: $36,136
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Mill Springs Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mill Springs Academy
2	4
3	5
4	10
5	5
6	15
7	13
8	16
9	15
10	23
11	22
12	24

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, ADHD, Language-based, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Year Founded

1981

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

If a student can't learn the way we teach ... we should teach the way a student can learn.

Student Body

Total Students

152 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

8 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki pants and collar shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
Association of LD Schools (ALDS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,136

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Admissions Director

Julie Colbert

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Slaker

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

E-sportsFlag Football

SoccerSwimming

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Milton The Mustang

School Notes

Mill Springs Academy is a K-12 private school that empowers students with ADHD, learning differences, and those on the autism spectrum to discover their strengths and thrive.
Through a hands-on, project-based learning approach, we integrate academics with practical skills to build critical thinking, executive functioning, and social-emotional intelligence.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to prepare students to be Real World Ready, equipped with the confidence and resilience to succeed in any path they choose.

Mill Springs Academy is a K-12 private school dedicated to helping students with ADHD, learning differences, and those on the autism spectrum discover their strengths and thrive. We take a unique approach to education by combining academic learning with practical skills development through Project-Based Learning (PBL). Our hands-on curriculum engages students in real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, executive functioning skills, and social and emotional intelligence. From our thematic, unit-based Lower School program to our Middle and Upper Schools' robust selection of electives that connect students to important academic skills through subjects and topics that interest them, we empower students to explore, create, and grow at their own pace. Our specialized Communication Arts program ensures that students on the spectrum receive the tailored support they need while remaining fully engaged with the broader school community. At Mill Springs, our mission is clear-prepare students to be Real World Ready, equipped with the confidence, life skills, and resilience to succeed in whatever path they choose.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mill Springs Academy cost?

Mill Springs Academy's tuition is approximately $36,136 for private students.

What sports does Mill Springs Academy offer?

Mill Springs Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, E-sports, Flag Football, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Mill Springs Academy's ranking?

Mill Springs Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Mill Springs Academy?

The application deadline for Mill Springs Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 12/2/2024

Our son started at MSA in the 4th grade and is currently a sophomore (24/25 academic year) and he is thriving! He love's the campus, the athletics and other extra curricular after school activities MSA offers and they teach in way that allows our son who has sever ADHD to flourish academically and with the smaller class sizes he thrives socially as well

- Posted by Parent - Richard

5 9/12/2019

This school is incredible. It has a loving and supportive environment. Good academic rigor and the teachers truly care about the students.

- Posted by Parent - Charles J.

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The average private school tuition in Alpharetta, GA is $19,707 for elementary schools and $22,793 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alpharetta, GA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).