Education
Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta
1600 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA, 30309
404-253-2700
A private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees, SCAD focuses on preparing students for professional creative careers.
Website: http://www.scad.edu/
Neighborhood: Ansley Park, Atlanta, North Metro
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Savannah State University
3219 College Street, Savannah, GA, 31404
912-358-4338
The oldest public historically black college in Georgia, Savannah State also is the oldest institution of higher learning in Savannah. The 201-acre residential campus is minutes away from the historic district and Atlantic Ocean beaches.
Website: http://savannahstate.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: less than 1000, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Schenck School
282 Mount Paran Road, Atlanta, GA, 30327
404-252-2591
Private, K-6 school for children with dyslexia.
Website: http://www.schenck.org/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Northwest Metro
Category: Education, Independent Schools, K-8, Private, Special Education
Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA, 30165
706-291-2121
Shorter is a Christian university that offers traditional bachelor’s degrees in forty-eight areas of study, undergraduate degree programs for working adults, and master’s degree programs. Online courses and degree programs are also available.
Website: http://shorter.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: less than 1000, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K, University
Sophia Academy
2880 Dresden Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30341
404-303-8722
Private PK–11 school near Chamblee. Catholic affiliation.
Website: http://sophiaacademy.org/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Northeast Metro
Category: Education, Elementary School, High School, Independent Schools, K-8, Middle School, Preschools/Pre-K, Private
South Georgia State College
100 West College Park Drive, Douglas, GA, 31533
912-260-4200
South Georgia State College is an open-access, residential state college with campuses in Douglas and Waycross. SGSC offers three associate’s degree options, including more than twenty programs of study, as well as an RN to BSN degree.
Website: http://sgsc.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
South University
709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, GA, 31406
912-201-8000
A private, accredited institution with a 114-year tradition, South University has fifteen campuses, including its main campus in Savannah. The university offers small classes, all taught by faculty members rather than graduate students.
Website: http://www.southuniversity.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: less than 1000, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA, 30060
678-915-7281
Southern Polytechnic is slated to merge with Kennesaw State University by fall 2015.
Website: http://spsu.edu/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Public, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: 3K-10K, University
Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, Atlanta, GA, 30314
404-681-3643
Founded in 1881, Spelman is a selective liberal arts college recognized as a global leader in the education of women of African descent. Located in Atlanta, the campus is home to nearly 2,100 students.
Website: http://spelman.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Downtown
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, SAT Average: 1000-1200, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
Springmont
5750 Long Island Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30327
404-252-3910
Private 18-month-old program–8 school in Sandy Springs. No religious affiliation.
Website: http://www.springmont.com
Neighborhood: Atlanta, North Metro, Sandy Springs
Category: Education, Elementary School, Independent Schools, K-8, Middle School, Preschools/Pre-K
Springmont School
5750 Long Island Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30327
5750 Long Island Drive, Atlanta, 30327 404-252-3910 springmont.com GRADES OFFERED age 18 months–grade 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 200 FOUNDED 1963 STUDENTS OF COLOR 46% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 12 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION none GRADE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED pre-K3 LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED Latin (middle school), Spanish LOWEST TUITION FOR 5-DAY STUDENTS $11,900 ANNUAL TUITION $11,900-$21,200 (average $17,220) […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, 30319 404-237-4260 stmartinschool.org GRADES OFFERED infant–grade 8 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 656 FOUNDED 1959 STUDENTS OF COLOR 18% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 17 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Episcopalian GRADE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED age 2 LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED French, Spanish LOWEST TUITION FOR 5-DAY STUDENTS $13,000 (toddler) ANNUAL TUITION FOR HIGHEST GRADE $23,550 STUDENTS […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private
Strayer University
3355 Northeast Expressway, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30341
888-378-7293
Strayer has provided higher education for working adults for nearly 120 years. In addition to eighty-nine campuses in twenty-one states, Strayer offers online undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Website: http://strayer.edu/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Northeast Metro
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: 20K and up, University
Swift School
300 Grimes Bridge Road, Roswell, GA, 30075
678-205-4988
Private 1–8 school in Roswell for children with dyslexia and related learning differences. No religious affiliation.
Website: http://www.theswiftschool.org
Neighborhood: Roswell
Category: Education, Elementary School, Independent Schools, Middle School, Private, Special Education
The Art Institute of Atlanta
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Row, Atlanta, GA, 30328
770-394-8300
Founded in 1949 as Massey Business College, the college became the Art Institute of Atlanta in 1975 and is now one of the Art Institutes, a system of more than fifty schools located throughout North America.
Website: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta/
Neighborhood: Atlanta, North Metro
Category: Best of Atlanta 2013, Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K, University
The Art Institute of Atlanta—Decatur
1 West Court Square, Decatur, GA, 30030
404-942-1800
Founded in 1949 as Massey Business College, the college became the Art Institute of Atlanta in 1975 and is now one of the Art Institutes, a system of more than fifty schools located throughout North America.
Website: http://www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta-decatur/
Category: Education, Georgia Colleges, Private, Undergrad Enrollment: less than 3K
The Epstein School
335 Colewood Way NW, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328
335 Colewood Way NW, Sandy Springs, 30328 404-250-5600 epsteinatlanta.org GRADES OFFERED toddlers–8 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 475 FOUNDED 1973 STUDENTS OF COLOR 2% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 15–20 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Jewish GRADE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED pre-K LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED Hebrew, Spanish LOWEST TUITION FOR 5-DAY STUDENTS $11,295 ANNUAL TUITION FOR HIGHEST GRADE $22,850 STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private
The Galloway School
215 Chastain Park Avenue, Atlanta, GA
215 Chastain Park Avenue, Atlanta, 30342 404-252-8389 gallowayschool.org GRADES OFFERED pre-K3–12 TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 750 NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 310 FOUNDED 1969 STUDENTS OF COLOR 25% AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (K–11) 11 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (MIDDLE SCHOOL) 16 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (HIGH SCHOOL) 16 RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION none SENIORS WITH NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION 7% GRADE […]
Category: Education, Independent Schools, Private