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Intown Private Schools This is not an exhaustive list of every private school in Atlanta's intown neighborhoods, but includes a wide cross-section of private schools on the east side of the city. If I have left out a school you believe should be included, please let me know! Links will open in a new window. To return to this website, simply close that window. Academe of the Oaks Grades 9 to 12 146 New Street Decatur (Winnona Park) 30030 404.405.2173 Academe offers a Waldorf education for high school students. In a Waldorf school, students are taught to think, they are not simply taught how to take a test. Waldorf education balances artistic, academic and practical work to educate the whole student. Its innovative methodology and developmentally oriented curriculum, permeated with the arts, address the student's changing consciousness as it unfolds, stage by stage. Arbor Montessori School 300+ students - Age 2.5 to 8th grade 2998 Lavista Road Decatur (Oak Grove) 30033 404.321.9304 Arbor Montessori School was founded in 1970 and is one of the largest Montessori schools in the Southeast. Montessori education features mixed-age classrooms and a learning environment that fosters initiative, self-esteem, and the joy of learning. The school's mission is to develop the unique capabilities of each child; instill an enthusiasm for learning, the courage to tackle challenging tasks, and respect and compassion for all living things. The Atlanta School Age 2 to 8th grade 1015 Edgewood Avenue Atlanta (Inman Park) 30307 404.688.9550 The arts, science, social studies, math and language arts are taught in a meaningful context driven by the interests and needs of the children. All skills are individualized so each child is working at the appropriate level. Art, music, drama, and movement experiences are integrated throughout the units of study. Field trips and outdoor experiences are also coordinated to extend classroom learning. The Ben Franklin Academy Age 15 to 18 Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1585 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta (Druid Hills) 30329 404.633.7404 We seek students who are somehow at risk of failure in conventional schools, or who are not being adequately served by other schools, and we provide these students a high-quality college preparatory education, a respected diploma, and help with taking their next steps into college and career. Students attend either a morning or an afternoon session with individualized one-on-one instruction in core academic subjects. The remainder of the day is spent in the workplace. Students are required to work 150 hours per semester in a paid or volunteer job. Canterbury School Age 2 to 2nd grade 360 Peachtree Street Atlanta (Midtown/Downtown) 30308 404.522.5659 Although located at the Atlanta First United Methodist Church, the Canterbury School is a non-sectarian private, not-for-profit school featuring a hands-on, age appropriate curriculum. The school was founded in 1954. The Children's School 380 students - Age 3 to 6th grade Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 345 Tenth Street Atlanta (Midtown) 30309 404.873.6985 The Children's School is located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown. The school offers a hands-on approach to learning that encourages creativity and self-reliance. Instruction is styled to nurture the talents, strengths, and challenges of each child while adhering to an overall curriculum that is age-appropriate and academically competitive with other schools. Cliff Valley School 200+ students - Age 2 to 5th grade 2426 Clairmont Road Atlanta (North Druid Hills/Sagamore Hills) 30329 678.302.1302 Child-centered, progressive preschool and elementary education, focused on children's academic and social development in a caring community environment. Decatur Montessori School Age 6 weeks to 6 years Accredited by the National Private Schools Association Group 1429 Church Street Decatur (North Decatur) 30030 404.370.0620 Year-round, all day Montessori program with native Spanish speakers in each classroom and AMI certified teachers. The Frazer Center Age 6 weeks to 5 years 1815 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE Atlanta (Druid Hills/Candler Park/Lake Claire) 30307 404.377.3836 The Frazer Center welcomes all children, regardless of ability, to experience the benefits of a comprehensive and inclusive child development program based on the Creative Curriculum model. Horizons School Grades K-12 1900 DeKalb Avenue NE Atlanta (Candler Park/Lake Claire) 30307 404.378.2219 Horizons is a small, diverse school that continually challenges every community member to grow. Students learn life skills through active participation in the classroom, school work program, community service, and internships in professional settings. The Howard School Age 4 to 12th grade Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1246 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta (Druid Hills) 30306 404.377.7436 A center for learning for students who don't find traditional schools conductive to their learning styles and flourish best in a non-convention school environment. Montessori School at Emory Age 3 to 6th grade Accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale 1677 Scott Boulevard Decatur (North Decatur) 30033 404.634.5777 Year-round extended day (7:00a - 6:00p) Montessori program provides students with continuity, learning retention, and a fun-filled Montessori summer activities program. The Lullwater School Grades K to 8 Accredited by the National Private Schools Association Group 705 S. Candler Street Decatur (College Heights) 30030 404.378.6643 Lullwater is known in the educational community for its unique skill in modifying the negative effects of unpredictable learning development common to ADHD students' social, emotional, and academic expressions. Teachers and parents collaborate to individualize the curriculum for each student through integrated planning sessions and constant communication. The Paideia School 875 students - Age 3 to 12th grade Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1509 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta (Druid Hills/Candler Park) 30307 404.377.3491 Paideia's philosophy is based on the belief that schools can be informal and individualized, yet still educate well. Paideia education is based on the belief that a quality education acknowledges the innate curiosity of children and their desire to understand and master their environment. The Waldorf School of Atlanta 200 students - Age 3 to 8th grade 827 Kirk Road Decatur (Winnona Park) 30030 404.377.1315 The mission of The Waldorf School of Atlanta is to inspire in its students a life-long love of learning through a curriculum that balances academic, artistic, and practical life skills. The school offers an approach to education that respects the unique abilities of each child and fosters his or her capacity to think with clarity, feel with compassion, and act with purpose and social responsibility in the world. |
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