By Brooke Phillips
The greater Atlanta metropolitan area is home to numerous private college preparatory schools. Many of these schools hold Open House nights, or offer school tours for potential applicants and their parents to learn more. Encore Atlanta has put together a guide to some of the city’s finest.
Atlanta Country Day School
Atlanta Country Day School (ADS) began as a tutorial program in 1977 and evolved into a private high school in 1982. Students are accepted on a rolling basis. Grades 7 through 12. Call 770-998-0311 to schedule an informational tour.
8725 Dunwoody Place, Suite 2, Sandy Springs
atlantacountrydayschool.com
Atlanta Girls’ School
Atlanta Girls’ School strives to develop well-educated, confident, self-reliant and successful young women. Grades 6-12. Call 404-845-0900 for more information or to schedule a tour.
3254 Northside Parkway NW, Atlanta
atlantagirlsschool.org
Atlanta International School
Atlanta International School is an independent, non-profit school for kindergarten through grade 12, offering a program of academic excellence to American and international students. Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10 from 2-4 p.m. Or schedule a tour by calling the admission office at 404-841-3891.
2890 North Fulton Drive, Atlanta
aischool.org
The Friends School of Atlanta
The only Quaker school in Georgia, the Friends School of Atlanta was founded in 1991. FSA draws on the Quaker values of peace, equality, simplicity, community and integrity to empower students with conscience, conviction and compassion. Grades pre-kindergarten through 8. Admissions Open House will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 2-4 p.m.
862 Columbia Drive, Decatur
404-373-8746
friendsschoolatlanta.org
The Galloway School
Founded in 1969 by Elliott Galloway and dedicated to learning, people and the cultivation of mature, free, fearless thinkers. Pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
Tours for prospective families can be scheduled by calling 404-252-8389, extension 181.
215 West Wieuca Road, Atlanta
gallowayschool.org
Greater Atlanta Christian
At Greater Atlanta Christian, children receive a rigorous college preparatory education as well as spiritual instruction; achievements are measured in terms of the eternal. Serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The next prospective parent meeting/Open House will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. Call 770-243-2274 for more information.
1575 Indian Trail Road, Norcross
greateratlantachristian.org
Greenfield Hebrew Academy
The oldest accredited Jewish day school in the country, Greenfield Hebrew Academy combines Judaic and general studies in a traditional, challenging curriculum that emphasizes the importance of balancing cognitive, moral, physical, emotional and social development. The next Open House is Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 9:45, or call 678-298-5377 to arrange a school tour.
5200 Northland Drive, Atlanta
ghacademy.org
The Howard School
The Howard School educates students with language learning disabilities and differences. Instruction is personalized to complement individual learning styles, to address student needs, and to help each student understand his or her learning process. The next scheduled high school tour is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. Call 404-377-7436, extension 259, to reserve a spot.
1192 Foster Street, Atlanta
howardschool.org
Lovett
Lovett was founded in 1926 by Mrs. Eva Edwards Lovett, an innovative educator who emphasized the development of the whole child. Group tours for prospective kindergarten families, and individual tours for those applying to Grades 1-12 can be arranged by calling 404-262-3032, ext. 1244, to schedule your visit.
4075 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta
lovett.org
Marist School
Founded in 1901 as an independent Catholic school, Marist is a coeducational school with over 1,000 students. Prospective students can visit on a typical school day with a student ambassador. Campus Tours are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call the Admissions Office at 770-936-2214 to schedule a tour.
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta
marist.com
Pace Academy
Pace Academy teaches 950 1st thru 12th graders. From a small, family atmosphere, Pace strives to develop college-ready scholars who are also service leaders, athletes and artists. Individual campus tours for prospective Upper School families can be scheduled by calling 404-926-3710.
966 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta
paceacademy.org
Paideia School
The Paideia School was founded in 1971 by parents who wanted an individualized, creative, and intellectually challenging education for their children. Prospective parent meetings will be held Tuesday, Jan. 6 and Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Paideia Theater. Headmaster Paul Bianchi conducts these informational meetings for parents. No reservations are necessary.
1509 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta
404-377-3491
paideiaschool.org
Trinity School
Founded in 1951, Trinity School is an independent, co-educational elementary school serving children from age three through 6th grade. Admission Open House will be held on Friday, Jan. 9 at 9:30 a.m.
4301 Northside Parkway, Atlanta
404-231-8100
trinityatl.org
The Walker School
The Walker School was founded in 1957 and is a non-sectarian, independent, co-educational day school. Open houses for grades pre-kindergarten through 12 will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1:30 p.m. in the Coca Cola Family Auditorium.
700 Cobb Parkway N., Marietta
770-427-2689
thewalkerschool.org
The Westminster Schools
Founded in 1951, Westminster is a Christian, independent day school for boys and girls from pre-first through high school. To inquire about school tours and upcoming Open House dates, call 404-609-6202.
1424 West Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta
westminster.net
Woodward Academy
Woodward is the largest independent school in the continental United States, with approximately 2,900 students who come from the 24 metro Atlanta counties within a 50-mile radius of its Main Campus in College Park. Open House will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2-5 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 404-765-4001.
1662 Rugby Avenue, College Park
woodward.edu
