Atlanta’s Best Schools:
The top rated Schools in Atlanta, GA are:
- Drew Charter School – serving more than 1,800 students in grades Pre-K through 12
- Atlanta International School – a private, non-profit, international, IB World School for grades 3K-12
- Atlanta Girls’ School – opened its doors in 2000 and is the only independent, college-preparatory school for girls in grades 6 through 12 in Georgia
- Atlanta Heights Charter School – is a tuition-free public charter school open to all students in the Atlanta school district
- The Paideia School – is the leading progressive school in the southeast
Drew Charter School
Drew Charter School was Atlanta’s first public charter school, opening in 2000. Drew’s revolutionary Project-Based Learning method, which combines a solid literacy foundation with an integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) framework, allows all children to attain their full potential. The school, which serves over 1,800 children in grades Pre-K through 12, graduated its first class in 2017 with a 100% graduation rate. Drew represents the East Lake community’s cradle-to-college pipeline and is an important aspect of the East Lake Foundation’s comprehensive neighborhood rehabilitation.
Drew, Charles R. Dr. Charles R. Drew, a pioneering African-American physician who made revolutionary discoveries in the preservation and processing of blood for transfusions and founded the first large-scale blood bank in the United States, is honored at Drew Charter School. Drew Charter School honors its namesake, Dr. Charles R. Drew, and his legacy of noble daring, great innovation, social and racial justice activism, and unmatched achievement. May his example inspire today’s Drew students to become 21st-century trailblazers.
Products/Services:
Academic, Arts, Athletics
LOCATION:
Address: 300 Eva Davis Way SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Phone: (470) 355-1200
Website: www.drewcharterschool.org
REVIEWS:
“Beautiful Campus, friendly teachers, and staff. Did you know the school has a harp program through the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble with about 20 harps on-site that students are able to use throughout the week? This is a fabulous program led by two exceptional harpists and an opportunity that you don’t typically find within the public/charter school system.” – Nikki M.
Atlanta International School
Atlanta International School offers a high International Baccalaureate education in a varied, multicultural, multilingual community where human potential is realized and hoped for. AIS provides a great foundation for students to embrace opportunities, reach their full potential, and make constructive contributions via independent and collaborative learning.
During each season of the school year Atlanta International School, offers a wide range of sports for both boys and girls. Their coaches are dedicated to instilling sportsmanship and accountability in their players at all levels of competition, both on and off the field. All students, from 3K to grade 12, can participate in the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Their world-class language immersion methodology complements their IB courses.
Products/Services:
Academic, Sports, Arts
LOCATION:
Address: 2890 N Fulton Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 841-3840
Website: www.aischool.org
REVIEWS:
“It is a great school, ignore all the people that said negative comments. The teachers are amazing and there are people from all around the world and as a student that has been going to this school for 8 years I love it.” – Sophia D.
Atlanta Girls’ School
Atlanta Girls’ School teaches girls how to handle problems in a world-class manner. Their curriculum and culture are based on a clear understanding of what girls need to know individually and collectively in order to become thoughtful and capable leaders. Atlanta Girls’ School offers a difficult college-preparatory program in a learning atmosphere that is aimed to help each student reach her maximum potential and become a valuable member of their complicated global community.
They do it by incorporating big-picture thinking, high standards, and cutting-edge technology into established and new teaching strategies customized to how girls learn. Their young ladies learn to take calculated chances, lead with courage, give back to their communities, and exude personal confidence and competence in everything they do.
Products/Services:
Academics, Arts, Athletics
LOCATION:
Address: 3254 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 845-0900
Website: www.atlantagirlsschool.org
REVIEWS:
“Our daughter has really thrived at this school. She is much more confident and assertive. Single-gender is not for everyone, but our child needed a nurturing environment and she has blossomed academically and has grown very confident in her abilities.” – Ren N.
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Atlanta Heights Charter School is a public charter school that is tuition-free and open to all students in the Atlanta school district. Their program not only meets state requirements but also provides excellent college preparation and a custom-designed moral focus program. They were founded in 2010 by people of your community and work tirelessly to provide parents with more options.
All pupils are provided with a nutritious, well-balanced breakfast and lunch. The Community Eligibility Provision provides free meals to those who qualify. They have a dress code that is intended to eliminate distractions so that students may concentrate on their studies. This is a cost-effective and flexible dress code. They encourage their pupils with a variety of extracurricular programs, such as sports, arts, music, and clubs, in addition to their academics and moral focus.
Products/Services:
Academic, Sports, Arts, Music
LOCATION:
Address: 3712 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331
Phone: (404) 472-3003
Website: www.nhaschools.com
REVIEWS:
“This school is very professional, the kids here are very smart and intelligent. I love their academic plan for the kids to learn from, it teaches them different concepts.” – Melanie T.
The Paideia School
The Paideia School was founded in 1971 by a small group of parents who sought a school that valued children’s individuality while educating them. Paideia was established on the premise that children have a variety of interests and learning styles, as well as various rates of advancement. The ancient Greek word Paideia refers to a child’s whole education, which includes intellectual, artistic, and social aspects.
Paideia has remained committed to the concepts that inspired it and brought it into being after 45 years and a significant increase in size and programs. Paideia is now the southeast’s leading progressive school. Since the school’s inception, Paul Bianchi has served as its principal.
Products/Services:
Athletics, Music and Theater, Visual Arts
LOCATION:
Address: 1509 S Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 377-3491
Website: www.paideiaschool.org
REVIEWS:
“After intently studying top local independent and public high schools for our son, we are so thankful that our son is attending Paideia. His classes are challenging and have great depth, and the school culture reflects values that are important to our family, including social responsibility, personal, reflective growth, and individuality. Trusting our son’s high school education to any school has been a “faith walk”. Paideia has exceeded our expectations this first year, and our son continues to be a whole, conscientious, brilliant individual poised to positively impact the world.” – Kim G.
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