Paideia School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,019 students
Yearly Tuition: $33,495
Application Deadline: Feb. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Paideia School
Pre-K	37
Kind	33
1	40
2	47
3	49
4	48
5	61
6	72
7	94
8	71
9	125
10	121
11	108
12	113

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Grade 9 enrollment highest with 125 students, more than any other grade at Paideia School.

Year Founded

1971

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Student Body

Total Students

1,019 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

135 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

73%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

biologycalculus AB

calculus BCchemistry

European historymusic theory

physicspsychology

statisticsU.S. history

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$33,495

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Tuition Notes

The above is the cost for elementary: Tuition 2025-2026: - Half Day, ages 3-5 - $13,725 • Elementary, grades K-6 - $29,382 • Junior High, grades 7-8 - $32,997 • High School, grades 9-11 - $32,997 • High School, grade 12 - $33,495

% on Financial Aid

17%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$15,314

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Tiffany Nelson

Admissions Associate

Liz DeSimone

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

11 sports

Sports

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Winter Track

School Mascot

Pythons

School Notes

The Paideia School was founded in 1971 by parents who wanted an individualized, creative, and intellectually challenging education for their children.
The Paideia School serves families with children ages three through eighteen.
It conveys the concept of a child's total education: intellectual, artistic, and social. Paideia's philosophy is based on the belief that schools can be informal and individualized, yet still educate well.
We believe that a quality education acknowledges the innate curiosity of children and their desire to understand and master their environment.
Because children have different interests and learning styles, and because they progress at different rates, we take considerable care to tailor our program to the talents and needs of each child.
We think that our concern for intellectual achievement and discipline is compatible with personal consideration of needs of each child and with an informal school environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Paideia School cost?

Paideia School's tuition is approximately $33,495 for private students.

What sports does Paideia School offer?

Paideia School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is Paideia School's ranking?

Paideia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Paideia School?

The application deadline for Paideia School is Feb. 1.

In what neighborhood is Paideia School located?

Paideia School is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 4 other private schools located in Druid Hills.

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5 3/15/2024

A great school that will support you in all careers, paths, and you. They are amazing when it comes to social stuff and the teachers are more like friends. If you love schools that support you for who you are then this is for you.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Atlanta, GA is $19,706 for elementary schools and $24,160 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Atlanta, GA is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).