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The Drake School

5.00 (3 reviews)

475 S Deshon Rd Lithonia, GA 30058

Tel: (770) 879-8922

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 30 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 30 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Drake School
Kind	8
1	7
2	5
3	5
4	5

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Year Founded

1995

Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition may be paid yearly or monthly.

Admissions Director

Dawn Hipp

School Notes

Thank you for taking the time to explore The Drake School.
We would be delighted to meet with you and discuss how we can serve your family.
If you would like to arrange a private tour to view our school and discuss our philosophy and educational program, please call (770) 879-8922.

At The Drake School we believe in building the strongest educational foundation possible. We keep the size of our classes small to insure everyone is recieving what they need. A combination of A Beka, Macmillan, Harcourt and Scott Foresman curriculum's are used to keep the children challenged.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Drake School?

The application deadline for The Drake School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 4/1/2026

The Drake School is truly exceptional! My daughter is currently in kindergarten in Ms. Dawn''s class, and we couldn''t be happier with our experience. The curriculum is outstanding, and the teachers genuinely prioritize their students'' growth and success. Since starting here, my daughter has made incredible progress in reading, writing, math, and more. I highly recommend that parents enroll their children beginning in kindergarten and continue through each grade moving forward. You won''t regret it. Ms. Dawn has been phenomenal. Her communication and teaching style are top-tier, and it''s clear how much she truly cares about each and every child.

- Posted by Parent - Krystol McLean

5 4/1/2026

Very good school..loves it.

- Posted by Parent - Contrenna S

5 3/6/2026

Great school. Great teachers. Communication is stellar along with the curriculum.

- Posted by Parent - Karene Robinson

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The average private school tuition in Dekalb County, GA is $15,169 for elementary schools and $16,727 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dekalb County, GA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).