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ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Arlington Christian School is celebrating over 50 years in quality education, preparing students for college and beyond. ACS offers a K5 through grade 12 college preparatory program that incorporates a Christian atmosphere into the learning experience. ACS offers strong spiritual, academic, fine arts and athletic programs designed to educate and develop the whole child.
Location: Fairburn
Phone: (770) 964-9871
Web: arlingtonchristian.org
Accreditations: SACS, GAC
Tuition: $6,405-$9,175

ATLANTA ACADEMY
The Atlanta Academy offers a structured, nurturing environment with small classes, assuring academic excellence for 3-year-old through 8th grade students.
Location: Roswell
Phone: (678) 461-6102
Web: atlantaacademy.com
Accreditations: GAC, SAIS, SACS
Tuition: $7,040-$11,730

ATLANTA GIRLS’ SCHOOL
Atlanta Girls’ School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum in a 1:1 Apple laptop environment. Academically-talented girls in grades six through 12 learn from the rich mix of cultures within the school community. The curriculum includes advanced placement courses, independent study, travel abroad, athletics and opportunities for leadership and service.
Location: Buckhead
Phone: (404) 845-0900
Web: atlantagirlsschool.org
Accreditations: GAC, SAIS/SACS
Tuition: $17,700

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Atlanta International School offers the International Baccalaureate to more than 900 U.S. and international students from four-year-old kindergarten through grade 12. By delivering a rigorous academic program combined with world-class standards in language acquisition within an open-minded, intercultural environment, AIS prepares students to succeed in a globally connected world.
Location: Buckhead
Phone: (404) 841-3840
Web: aischool.org
Accreditations: CIS, IB, SACS
Tuition: Grades 4K-4: $16,409; Grades 5-8: $17,824; Grades 9-12: $18,721

ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL
Established in 1938, the Atlanta Speech School is one of the Southeast’s oldest therapeutic educational centers for children and adults with speech, hearing, language or learning disabilities. The school serves more than 400 students annually in its four schools and offers a variety of clinical and community programs.
Location: Buckhead
Phone: (404) 233-5332 
Web: atlantaspeechschool.org
Accreditations: Bright from the Start, GAC, NAEYC, OPTION Schools
Tuition: Please call for 2010-2011 rates.

BEDFORD SCHOOL
Established in 1985, Bedford is a nine-month day program specifically designed to meet the needs of children with learning differences in grades 1-9. Bedford is the only private school in south metro Atlanta that specifically addresses learning differences.
Location: Fairburn
Phone: (770) 774-8001
Web: thebedfordschool.org
Accreditations: SACS, GAC
Tuition: $14,950

BRANDON HALL
With its one-to-one and small group classes, Brandon Hall provides the lowest college preparatory pupil-teacher ratio in the Southeast. An emphasis on multi-sensory and differentiated instruction, applied study skills and organization and accountability make Brandon Hall an ideal setting for students with learning disabilities, ESL students or students not always achieving their potential.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (770) 394-8177
Web: brandonhall.org
Accreditations: GAC, SAIS, SACS candidate
Tuition: Please call for 2010/2011 rates.

CLIFF VALLEY SCHOOL 
For 40 years, Cliff Valley School has provided an environment where children can grow academically, socially, emotionally and physically. From preschool through fifth grade, Cliff Valley offers a strong academic curriculum complemented by staples such as music, art, P.E., Spanish and a unique “Outdoor Classroom.” 
Location: Northeast Atlanta
Phone: (678) 302-1302
Web: cliffvalleyschool.org
Accreditations: GAC, SAIS, SACS
Tuition: $3,585-$13,890

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Cornerstone Christian Academy strives to instill students with a superior education infused with a Christian perspective. Cornerstone serves students in kindergarten through the eighth grade with a challenging curriculum, Christian discipleship and a dedicated faculty. The school also provides outstanding fine arts, physical education, foreign language and competitive athletic programs.
Location: Norcross
Phone: (770) 441-9222
Web: cornerstonecougars.org
Accreditations: ACSI pending
Tuition: $7,750-$8,500

THE COTTAGE SCHOOL
The Cottage School serves students grades 6-12 with ADHD and learning disabilities through both a hands-on classroom and career guidance. Small, structured classes provide students with the tools to achieve their academic goals, develop time management and interpersonal skills and plan for their post secondary futures. The Cottage School is Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Approved.
Location: Roswell 
Phone: (770) 641-8688
Web: cottageschool.org
Accreditations: GAC, SACS, SAIS
Tuition: Please call for 2010/2011 rates.

EAGLE’S LANDING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
ELCA is a coeducational, college preparatory Christian school enrolling more than 1,150 students in grades PreK-3 through 12. Located on an 86-acre campus 25 miles south of Atlanta, the school offers a well-rounded academic program, fine arts program, AP and honors classes, world languages via Power Speak, an international students program, MERIT programs for students with learning differences and a full GHSA athletic program.
Location: McDonough
Phone: (770) 957-2927
Web: elcaonline.org
Accreditations: GAC, SACS
Tuition: $2,306-$9,655

EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Founded in 1983, Eastside Christian School offers a challenging academic program that includes a wide range of co-curricular activities that encourage critical thinking skills and the development of values consistent with the Christian faith.
Location: Marietta
Phone: (770) 971-2332
Web: eastsidechristianschool.com
Accreditations: GAC, ACSI
Tuition: $4,280-$7,029

FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
FCS is committed to excellence in providing a college-preparatory, Christ-centered environment where students in grades PreK-4 through12 can develop to the best of their abilities in Christian character, academic achievement, social responsibility and leadership qualities. A strong spiritual, academic, fine arts and athletic program designed to educate the whole child helps ensure 100 percent of FCS graduates go on to college.
Location: Roswell
Phone: Grades K4-5: (770) 992-4975; Grades 6-12: (770) 993-1650
Web: fellowshipchristianschool.org
Accreditations: ACSI, SACS, GAC
Tuition: $4,650-$12,165

FIRST MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ATLANTA
The oldest Montessori school in the Southeast, FMSA’s hands-on, discovery and land-based programs serve children ages 18 months to 14 years on a 7-acre campus and an 86-acre Landschool broadcast technology facility supporting science research, creativity and independence. Students are well-trained in academic disciplines and instructed in compassion, tolerance and the importance of service.
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (404) 252-3910
Web: firstmontessori.org
Accreditations: AMI, SACS, SAIS, AAAIS
Tuition: $4,495-15,225

THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL
The Galloway School serves approximately 750 diverse students from age 3 through grade 12, offering a challenging curriculum in all academic disciplines, from the sciences to the arts, as well as junior varsity and varsity-level sports teams. Galloway’s philosophy emphasizes academic performance, independence, responsibility and the joy of learning.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (404) 252-8389, ext. 106
Web: gallowayschool.org
Accreditations: SACS, NAIS, SAIS, AAAIS, GISA
Tuition: Please call for 2010-2011 rates.

GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY
Founded in 1969, George Walton Academy offers PreK-4 through grade 12 students small classes and a college preparatory curriculum that stresses excellence, intellectual challenge and student responsibility. A full 100 percent of this non-profit, co-educational school’s graduates are accepted into colleges and universities.
Location: Monroe
Phone: (770) 267-7578
Web: gwa.com
Accreditations: GAC, SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $6,150-$8,150

KATHERINE AND JACOB GREENFIELD HEBREW ACADEMY
Greenfield Hebrew Academy provides students with an outstanding day school education integrating Judaic and general studies in a vibrant curriculum that is both challenging and stimulating. Within each student GHA nurtures respect for the individual, commitment to Judaism, devotion to Israel, a passion for learning, appreciation for American ideals and dedication to the Jewish community.
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (404)843-9900
Web: ghacademy.org
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $8,875-$21,000

THE HERITAGE SCHOOL
The Heritage School is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school serving students ages 3 through high school graduation. The Heritage School recognizes the unique strengths and needs of every child and works with those assets to create enthusiasm for learning and a path for each child’s personal growth and development.
Location: Newnan
Phone: (770) 253-9898
Web: heritagehawks.org
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $6,710-$12,705

HIGH MEADOWS SCHOOL
High Meadows School’s innovative, inquiry-based, integrated curricula for students in preschool through grade eight emphasizes a love of learning, creativity, meaningful connections, environmental responsibility and excellence. The school is highly respected and consistently recognized for best practices by major educational organizations, including the International Baccalaureate Organization.
Location: Roswell
Phone: (770) 993-2940
Web: highmeadows.org
Accreditations: IB, SAIS, SACS, NAEYC
Tuition: $4,700-$14,545

HOLY INNOCENTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary during the 2009-2010 school year, HIES is a fully-accredited, coeducational, college-preparatory day school offering an enriching program based on the Episcopal education tradition of inclusion, exploration and respect for self and others. In addition to a rigorous academic program, HIES emphasizes the arts, physical education and community service as important aspects of each student’s development from early learning through grade 12.
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (404) 255-4026
Web: hies.org
Accreditations: SACS, NAIS, NAES
Tuition: $9,910-$18,960

HOLY SPIRIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Established in 1996, Holy Spirit Prep is an independent, Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school providing a classical education balancing spirituality, academics, character formation, athletics and the arts. Fully accredited, the school offers classes for PreK-2 through 12th grade. 
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (678) 904-2811
Web: holyspiritprep.org
Accreditations: SAIS, SACS, NCEA
Tuition: Please call for 2010/2011 rates.

KILLIAN HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Killian Hill Christian School, a ministry of Killian Hill Baptist Church since 1972, serves students in grades K-12. Over half of KHBC’s teachers hold master’s degrees and one instructor has a doctorate. KHBC offers a Christian curriculum?that supports?strong critical thinking skills. 
Location: Lilburn
Phone: (770) 921-3224
Web: khcs.org
Accreditations: GAPSAC
Tuition: $4,525-$7,375

KING’S RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
A Christ-centered, non-denominational college preparatory school, King’s Ridge offers classes for students in grades K-12. The school prepares students to not only gain admission to the college of their choice, but to be successful in college in order to graduate and contribute to their futures.
Location: Alpharetta
Phone: (770) 754-5738
Web: kingsridgecs.org
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS, GAC
Tuition: $12,904-$13,720

LANDMARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Landmark Christian School is a non-denominational, private Christian school with two locations (PreK-4-12th grade at the Fairburn Campus and PreK-4-5th grade at the Peachtree City Campus) whose mission stands as: “Every student prepared to impact the world for Jesus Christ.”
Location: Fairburn, Peachtree City
Phone: (770) 306-0647
Web: landmarkchristianschool.org
Accreditations: SACS
Tuition: $5,500-$12,000

THE LOVETT SCHOOL
Founded in 1926, Lovett is a co-educational day school operating within the Judeo-Christian tradition and offering classes for kindergarten through 12th grade. The school seeks students from all backgrounds who can benefit from a challenging academic program and make positive contributions to the school community.
Location: Northwest Atlanta
Phone: (404) 262-3032
Web: lovett.org
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS
Tuition: Please call for 2010/2011 rates.

MILL SPRINGS ACADEMY
Mill Springs Academy is a values-based educational community dedicated to the academic, physical and social growth of students grades 1-12 who have not realized their full potential in traditional classroom settings.
Location: Alpharetta
Phone: (770) 360-1336
Web: millsprings.org
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS, GAC
Tuition: $19,102

MT. BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, located in Cobb County, is a kindergarten through eighth-grade program emphasizing academic excellence presented through a Christian world-view. This Christ-centered program offers strong academics coupled with a competitive athletic program and extra-curricular activities. 
Location: Marietta
Phone: (770) 971-0245
Web: mtbethelchristian.org
Accreditations: SAIS, SACS
Tuition: $8,795-$9,995

MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, MPCS unites with home and church to prepare servant-leaders to honor God, love others and walk in truth. An interdenominational community with a passion for serving and learning, MPCS offers challenging academics in a nurturing environment to students PreK-3 through grade 12. Spiritual growth opportunities include chapel services, Bible classes, community service projects and overseas short-term missions.
Location: Kennesaw
Phone: (770) 578-0182
Web: mtparanschool.com
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $6,148-$12,600

MOUNT PISGAH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Mount Pisgah serves children six weeks through 12th grade. A community guided by Biblical truth, Pisgah develops Christian leaders who are prepared for college, the world and life. Recognized as a leader in education, Mount Pisgah inspires each community member to discover, explore and pursue God-given talents and purpose. The Pisgah Experience builds lasting relationships, enables service to others and encourages a life-long love of learning.
Location: Johns Creek
Phone: (678) 336-3443
Web: experiencepisgah.org
Accreditations: SACS, GISA, NAIS, SAIS
Tuition: $829-$14,725

MOUNT VERNON PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL
Established in 1972, Mount Vernon Presbyterian School offers classes for PreK-3 through 12th grade. MVPS is dedicated to academic excellence, physical development and spiritual enrichment and offers a full range of middle school and varsity sports, drama, music and band activities. 
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (404) 252-3448
Web: mvpschool.com
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS, GAC
Tuition: $8,325-$15,530

NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
An interdenominational Christian, college preparatory day school for grades PreK-4 through 12, NCCS believes the essence of a student’s Christian education should reach beyond academics to include the integration of scripture and the application of Biblical truth in every aspect of life. Having celebrated 25 years of Kingdom Education during the 2008-2009 school year, NCCS currently serves 750 students with a faculty and staff of 125.
Location: Kennesaw
Phone: (770) 975-0252
Web: ncchristian.org
Accreditations: SACS, ACSI, GAC
Tuition: $4,850-$10,620

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY
Notre Dame Academy is an independent, Marist-sponsored Catholic school serving PreK-3 through eighth grade, and is America’s first Catholic school to become an International Baccalaureate World School teaching the primary years program. Notre Dame offers a high school preparatory program to middle school students. Service learning and daily physical education are also core programs.
Location: Duluth
Phone: (678) 387-9385
Web: ndacademy.org
Accreditations: IB, SAIS, SACS
Tuition: $8,763-$11,548

PINECREST ACADEMY
Pinecrest Academy is a private, Catholic college preparatory school serving students from PreK-3 through 12th grade. For the third consecutive year, Pinecrest has been named one of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation by the Acton Institute. Pinecrest students are recognized for academic excellence, strong character and a disposition toward service to God and others.
Location: Cumming
Phone: (770) 888-4477
Web: pinecrestacademy.org
Accreditations: GAC, SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $3,325-$12,700

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Providence Christian Academy is an interdenominational covenant Christian school serving grades K-12, readiness included. The college preparatory curriculum is accredited and the faculty is dedicated to excellence in teaching and ministry. Providence competes in GHSA sports and other activities, such as choral, band, drama and art.
Location: Lilburn
Phone: (770) 279-7200; (770)279-3940
Web: providencechristianacademy.org
Accreditations: SACS, ACSI, GAC
Tuition: $3,810-$11,490

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Established in 1958 as Atlanta’s first coeducational Catholic high school, St. Pius X provides a college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12.
Location: Northeast Atlanta
Phone: (404) 636-3023 
Web: spx.org
Accreditations: SAIS, SACS, CITA
Tuition: $10,500

SEIGAKUIN ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Offering bicultural and bilingual education for children age 3 to sixth grade, SAINTS’s unique Two-Way Immersion program is a global study experience without leaving Atlanta, and encourages students to become active participants in international society through high-quality academics and language education. Non-Japanese speakers must apply at an early age.
Location: Atlanta
Phone: (770) 730-0045
Web: seig.ac.jp/english/atlanta
Accreditations: Japanese Ministry of Education
Tuition: $6,400-$8,500

SHILOH HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
A Bible-based college preparatory school, SHCS trains students in grades PreK-4 through 12. As a ministry of Shiloh Hills Baptist Church, the school has a dedicated Christian faculty that challenges students to excel in all areas of life, as well as a balanced program of strong academics, a school-wide fine arts program and competitive athletics.
Location: Kennesaw
Phone: (770) 926-7729
Web: shilohhills.com
Accreditations: GACS, GAPSAC
Tuition: $4,000-$6,790


SHREINER ACADEMY
Recently acquired by American Education Group, this eight-acre, college-like, gated campus provides the best in whole-child, traditional, academic excellence with cutting-edge opportunities for progressive growth. Celebrating its 30th year of excellence, Shreiner offers an advanced PreK-2 through eighth grade curriculum, enrichment programs, evolving technology, an arts center and nine playgrounds.
Location: Marietta
Phone: 770-953-1340
Web: shreiner.com
Accreditations: GAC
Tuition: $10,000-$12,000

STRONG ROCK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SRCS provides a challenging, well-rounded and Christ-centered education with strong family involvement. SRCS offers PreK-12 students an environment, curriculum and instruction that encourages excellence and innovation, as well as college preparatory academic courses, advanced placement courses, athletics, fine arts and mission opportunities.
Location: Locust Grove
Phone: (678) 833-1200
Web: strongrockchristianschool.com
Tuition: $4,423-$8,845

TRINITY SCHOOL
Founded in 1951, Trinity School is an independent, co-educational school serving preschool and elementary children, ages 3 through sixth grade. Focusing on the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young learners, Trinity offers a challenging academic program in a nurturing environment.
Location: Northwest Atlanta
Phone: (404) 231-8118
Web: trinityatl.org
Accreditations: SAIS, SACS, NAIS, GISA
Tuition: Please call for 2010/2011 rates.

THE WALKER SCHOOL
The Walker School is a non-profit, independent, non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school for children in PreK-12th grade. The Walker School’s mission is to provide an excellent education in a nurturing environment that values personal integrity, prizes creativity and inspires the lifelong love of learning.
Location: Marietta
Phone: (770) 427-2689; (678) 581-6921
Web: thewalkerschool.org
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $9,230-$16,510

THE WEBER SCHOOL
The Weber School, Atlanta’s Jewish community high school, offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum. Courses include English, history, math, foreign language, Judaic studies and fine arts, with college preparatory, honors and advanced placement options. Experiential education, athletics and an integrated arts curriculum encourage thoughtful discourse, self-advocacy and social responsibility.
Location: Sandy Springs
Phone: (404) 917-2500
Web: weberschool.org
Accreditations: SACS
Tuition: Please call for 2010/2011 rates.

WESLEYAN SCHOOL
Established in 1963 as a Christian school, Wesleyan School offers a college preparatory curriculum for grades K-12. Wesleyan seeks to develop in each young person a desire to learn and to become a good citizen serving in the local community and the world beyond. Wesleyan is a small “full activity” school and the programs promote spiritual, intellectual, physical and social growth. Through daily living, the school strives to create a community that exemplifies Christian values and demonstrates their implications for the individual and society.
Location: Norcross
Phone: (770) 448-7640
Web: wesleyanschool.org
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS, NAIS, GISA
Tuition: Please call for 2010/2011 rates.

THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS
Founded in 1951, Westminster is a Christian day school offering a co-educational college preparatory curriculum for PreK-12th grades. With its culture and philosophy rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition, Westminster provides the highest quality learning experience through challenging academics, meaningful interpersonal relationships and extracurricular activities that nurture, engage and develop the whole child while encouraging students to make a positive difference in the world.
Location: Buckhead
Phone: (404) 609-6202
Web: westminster.net
Accreditations: SACS, SAIS
Tuition: $17,030-$19,750

WHITEFIELD ACADEMY
Whitefield Academy, a Christ-centered college preparatory school, serves students in grades PreK-4 through12 on its 74-acre campus. Christian faculty members challenge students to be critical thinkers and leaders, and serve as mentors in award-winning academic, athletic and fine arts programs. Whitefield offers small class sizes, AP and honors classes and collegiate-related individual testing and counseling for upper school students.
Location: Smyrna/Vinings
Phone: (678) 305-3000
Web: whitefieldacademy.com
Accreditations: SACS, ACSI, SAIS
Tuition: Please call for 2010/2011 rates.

WOODWARD ACADEMY
Since its founding in 1900, Woodward Academy has embraced a philosophy of education that asserts the importance and uniqueness of the individual student. Today, Woodward is Atlanta’s oldest independent school and the largest in the continental United States. With 2,780 students in PreK through 12th grade on two campuses, Woodward offers a full-range of college preparatory instructional tracks.
Location: Main Campus (K-12): College Park; Woodward North (PreK-6): Johns Creek
Phone: College Park: (404) 765-4001; Johns Creek: (404) 765-4490
Web: woodward.edu
Accreditations: SACS, NAIS, GISA
Tuition: $12,300-$19,950n

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