The Westminster Schools
Tel: (404)609-6202
- Westminster is a Christian, independent day school for boys and girls, which seeks to serve students who are bright, motivated, curious, and nurtured by challenge in an environment that develops leaders of conscience who will be a positive force in the world. The School was founded in 1951 guided by a mission to prepare students for college and for life.
- With a current enrollment of approximately 1,877 students in grades Pre-First through Twelfth, Westminster fulfills its mission through a dynamic curriculum that engages children across the key dimensions of their growth--academic, physical, and spiritual.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1845 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 31% State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 280 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 23 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language, AP Drawing Portfolio, AP English - Language, AP English - Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language and Culture, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism, AP Spanish - Literature and Culture, AP Spanish - Language, AP Statistics, AP Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio, AP Two-Dimensional Portfolio (Drawing and Painting), AP Two-Dimensional Portfolio (Photography and Digital Media), AP United States History |
| Average SAT score | 1390 |
| Average ACT score | 31 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Dress code - Details listed in student handbook) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 13 / Jan. 31 |
| Tuition Notes | $24,220 for grades Pre-First through 5th $28,090 for grades 6th through 12th |
| % on Financial Aid | 15% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $12,900 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Marjorie Mitchell |
| Admissions Associate | Robert Spiotta |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 18 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
School Notes
- Westminster is a Christian, independent day school for boys and girls, which seeks to serve students who are bright, motivated, curious, and nurtured by challenge in an environment that develops leaders of conscience who will be a positive force in the world. The School was founded in 1951 guided by a mission to prepare students for college and for life. With a current enrollment of approximately 1,860 students in grades Pre-First through Twelfth, Westminster fulfills its mission through a dynamic curriculum that engages children across the key dimensions of their growth--academic, physical, and spiritual.
Related Schools
Show me:
- People that viewed The Westminster Schools also viewed these schools: The Lovett School, Pace Academy, The Galloway School, Woodward Academy and Atlanta International School.
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- AtlantaGrades: K-12 | 1673 students
1.3 miles
4075 Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404)262-30321.3K-12
1673 - AtlantaGrades: K-12 | 1107 students
0.8 miles
966 W. Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404)262-13450.8K-12
1107 - AtlantaGrades: PK-12 | 740 students
2.8 miles
215 West Wieuca Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404)252-83892.8PK-12
740 - AtlantaGrades: PK-12 | 2667 students
12.8 miles
1662 Rugby Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404)765-400112.8PK-12
2667 - AtlantaGrades: PK-12 | 1160 students
3.3 miles
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404)840-38403.3PK-12
1160
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
October 18, 2017
The Seattle area is home to many fine private schools as well as to major companies such as Microsoft, Boeing and Starbucks.
September 30, 2017
Scandals in private school are bound to raise questions for those of us thinking about sending our children to private school. Regardless of how sensational these scandals may appear, they are actually few and far between.
September 29, 2017
Parents have many reasons for deciding to take their children out of public school and enrolling them in private school. This circumstance is something which can happen at any stage of your child's education.
