The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Goddard School - Dacula often compared to?
The Goddard School - Dacula is often viewed alongside schools like Harbins Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Goddard School - Dacula?
The application deadline for The Goddard School - Dacula is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Goddard School - Dacula vs. Harbins Preparatory School
The nearest high school to The Goddard School - Dacula is Hebron Christian Academy (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Oak Hill Classical School (0.2 miles away)
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Miles
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Oak Hill Classical School ![Oak Hill Classical School Photo - At Oak Hill we strive to provide an education that cultivates wisdom, joy and love for God and others in our students.]( "Oak Hill Classical School Photo - At Oak Hill we strive to provide an education that cultivates wisdom, joy and love for God and others in our students.")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2955 Old Fountain Road
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 338-7945
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 338-7945
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Harbor Of Hamilton Mill Llc
Daycare / Preschool
2852 Hog Mountain Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 831-5454
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 831-5454
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 293 students
Hebron Christian Academy
(Baptist)
775 Dacula Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-9250
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-9250
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,314 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Springs Christian Learning Center ![Hope Springs Christian Learning Center Photo]( "Hope Springs Christian Learning Center Photo")
Special Education School (Christian)
1239 Braselton Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 442-8785
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 442-8785
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dacula Classical Academy
(Christian)
495 Harbins Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 377-0080
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 377-0080
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 139 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hebron Christian Academy
(Baptist)
775 Dacula Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-9250
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-9250
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,314 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dacula Classical Academy
(Christian)
495 Harbins Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 377-0080
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 377-0080
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 139 students
263 Jackson Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 277-4722
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 277-4722
7.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gerard Prepatory School
(Christian)
263 Jackson St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 277-4722
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 277-4722
7.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Tuition listed
4118 Old Suwanee Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5451
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5451
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Oak Hill Classical School ![Oak Hill Classical School Photo - At Oak Hill we strive to provide an education that cultivates wisdom, joy and love for God and others in our students.]( "Oak Hill Classical School Photo - At Oak Hill we strive to provide an education that cultivates wisdom, joy and love for God and others in our students.")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2955 Old Fountain Road
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 338-7945
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 338-7945
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hebron Christian Academy
(Baptist)
775 Dacula Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-9250
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-9250
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,314 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Springs Christian Learning Center ![Hope Springs Christian Learning Center Photo]( "Hope Springs Christian Learning Center Photo")
Special Education School (Christian)
1239 Braselton Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 442-8785
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 442-8785
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dacula Classical Academy
(Christian)
495 Harbins Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 377-0080
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 377-0080
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 139 students
2435 Tech Center Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 318-3588
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 318-3588
4.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 99 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Hill Classical School ![Oak Hill Classical School Photo - At Oak Hill we strive to provide an education that cultivates wisdom, joy and love for God and others in our students.]( "Oak Hill Classical School Photo - At Oak Hill we strive to provide an education that cultivates wisdom, joy and love for God and others in our students.")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2955 Old Fountain Road
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 338-7945
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 338-7945
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Harbor Of Hamilton Mill Llc
Daycare / Preschool
2852 Hog Mountain Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 831-5454
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 831-5454
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 293 students
Hebron Christian Academy
(Baptist)
775 Dacula Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-9250
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-9250
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,314 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Lawrenceville North
Special Program Emphasis
625 Russell Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 962-9595
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 962-9595
5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students
Buford KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3966 S Bogan Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-7021
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-7021
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
International Community School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
8743.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Museum School Avondale Estates
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
8743.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Robert Shaw Theme School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
8743.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Henderson Mill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2408 Henderson Mill Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-3102
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-3102
8743.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
8744 miles
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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