For the 2024-25 school year, there are 100 private schools serving 14,138 students in Dekalb County, GA (there are 146 public schools, serving 100,299 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Dekalb County, GA include Marist School, St. Pius X Catholic High School and Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School.
The average tuition cost is $14,076, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $12,473.
Top Ranked Dekalb County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marist School![Marist School Photo]( "Marist School Photo")
(Catholic)
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
Grades: 7-12
| 1,100 students
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Grades: NS-8
| 499 students
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 451-5299
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 451-5299
Grades: PK-12
| 389 students
Atlanta Prep![Atlanta Prep Photo]( "Atlanta Prep Photo")
Special Education School
30 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 508-4127
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 508-4127
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Decatur 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergar
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
300 E Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-5784
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-5784
Grades: PK-K
| 153 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
2855 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-4488
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-4488
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
1575 Sheridan Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 542-7003
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 542-7003
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
1320 Hearst Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 364-1902
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 364-1902
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
6015 Old Stone Mountain Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(404) 850-0257
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(404) 850-0257
Grades: PK-12
| 235 students
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 382-8200
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 382-8200
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
St. Martin's Episcopal School![St. Martin's Episcopal School Photo]( "St. Martin's Episcopal School Photo")
(Episcopal)
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-4260
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-4260
Grades: PK-8
| 691 students
St. Pius X Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2674 Johnson Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 636-3023
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 636-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
630 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
2375 Shallowford Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 321-3061
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 321-3061
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
3516 Covington highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 308-8548
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 308-8548
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
THRIVE Christian Academy![THRIVE Christian Academy Photo - Where Excellence is the Standard!]( "THRIVE Christian Academy Photo - Where Excellence is the Standard!")
(Christian)
6175 Lawrenceville Hwy
Tucker, GA 30084
(470) 375-4120
Tucker, GA 30084
(470) 375-4120
Grades: NS-12
| 285 students
Torah Day School Of Atlanta
(Jewish)
1985 Lavista Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0800
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0800
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta
All-boys (Jewish)
1458 Holly Lane NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
100 Dudley Dr
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(770) 389-0173
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(770) 389-0173
Grades: PK-1
| 168 students
A Unique Learning Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
7290 Covington Hwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8226
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8226
Grades: K-1
| 16 students
Advance Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
431 Allgood Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
Grades: PK-1
| 159 students
All Star Kids Academy
(Christian)
4518 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 284-2327
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 284-2327
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
2500 Clairmont Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 565-2850
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 565-2850
Grades: NS-8
| 170 students
Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley![Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley Photo]( "Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley Photo")
Montessori School
1970 Cliff Valley Way Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-6777
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-6777
Grades: PK-9
| 187 students
5123 Chamblee-dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 512-8456
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 512-8456
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
2941 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 289-8106
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 289-8106
Grades: Inquire with school
| 120 students
2197 Young Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 518-1678
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(678) 518-1678
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Camp Jewell House Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 503
Conley, GA 30288
(678) 418-7703
Conley, GA 30288
(678) 418-7703
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
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Dekalb County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Becker Adventist School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3561 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 299-1131
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 299-1131
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
Ruby Christian School (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
1800 Montreal Ct Suite A
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 660-0066
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 660-0066
Grades: 4-8
| 4 students
Seigakuin Atlanta International School (Closed 2017)
(Disciples of Christ)
5505 Winters Chapel Rd
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 730-0045
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 730-0045
Grades: NS-6
| 88 students
2125 Rockbridge Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 498-5850
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 498-5850
Grades: PK-3
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Dekalb County, GA include Marist School, St. Pius X Catholic High School and Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School.
How many private schools are located in Dekalb County, GA?
100 private schools are located in Dekalb County, GA.
How much do private schools cost in Dekalb County, GA?
The average tuition cost is $14,076, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $12,473.
How diverse are private schools in Dekalb County, GA?
Dekalb County, GA private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Dekalb County, GA go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
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