The Drake School

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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.

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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The Drake School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
1995

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
The Drake School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition may be paid yearly or monthly.
Admissions Director
Dawn Hipp

School Notes

  • 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).

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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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Dekalb County, GA is $14,560 for elementary schools and $16,513 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).

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