The New School vs. The Children's School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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The Children's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extra-curric.
School History
Overview
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The Children's School is a learning community that serves preschool through grade 8 students.
At TCS, every program, teacher, and experience is intentionally designed for the developmental needs of children and young adolescents.
Students have the time and support to grow in confidence, discover who they are, and build the academic foundation and character they'll carry into high school and beyond. Why Families Choose TCS.
Grades Offered
9-12
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Literacy support and enrichment
Year Founded
2014
1970
Students Body
Total Students
76 students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
32
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
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28
Grade 1 Students
-
44
Grade 2 Students
-
24
Grade 3 Students
-
30
Grade 4 Students
-
30
Grade 5 Students
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26
Grade 6 Students
-
27
Grade 7 Students
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24
Grade 8 Students
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17
Grade 9 Students
18
-
Grade 10 Students
20
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Grade 11 Students
20
-
Grade 12 Students
18
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
71%
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Average Class Size
12
14
Number of AP Classes
9
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Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(No dress code)
(No dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 2
Jan. 31 / Dec. 13 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,750
$24,897
Tuition Notes
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Preschool program: $22,435 per year
Elementary program (K-grade 5): $25,238
Middle School (grades 6-8): $27,019
% on Financial Aid
30%
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Acceptance Rate
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24%
Admissions Director
Claire Strowd
Pauline Jennett
Admissions Associate
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Alison Schers
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBaking & Cooking
Chess ClubExtended Day
MinecraftReading Club
RoboticsSports Club
STEAM ClubStudent Ambassadors
Student CouncilStudy Hall
Urban Farming
Arts and Music Programs:
Enrichment ProgramsTCS Jr. Players
TCS PlayersTCS Players (Theater)
TCS VoicesTCS Voices (Chorus)