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Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic School

Grades K–8

Total number of students 510

Founded 1962

Students of color 10%

Average class size (K-5) 27

Average class size (middle) 26

Religious affiliation Catholic

Grade foreign language first offered K

Language(s) offered Spanish enrichment

Annual tuition $7,705 (Catholic); $9,310 (non-Catholic)

Students receiving financial aid 9%

Class size expands in 6

Uniform yes

Bus transportation yes, (parent-sponsored)

Teacher retention rate 100%

Interscholastic sports (middle)  basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball

Number of art studios 1

Theater productions per year 2

Musical ensembles 3

Annual applications per opening data NA

Saint Joseph Catholic School

Grades K–8

Total number of students 490

Founded 1953

Students of color 18%

Average class size 28

Religious affiliation Catholic

Grade foreign language first offered K

Language(s) offered Spanish

Annual tuition $6,145 (Catholic); $7,989 (non-Catholic)

Students receiving financial aid data NA

Class size expands in n/a

Uniform yes

Bus transportation no

Teacher retention rate 97%

Interscholastic sports (middle)  basketball, volleyball

Number of art studios 1

Theater productions per year 2

Musical ensembles 3

Annual applications per opening varies

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School

Grades pre-K–8

Total number of students 317

Founded 1954

Students of color 85%

Average class size  30

Religious affiliation Catholic

Grade foreign language first offered pre-K

Language(s) offered Spanish

Annual tuition $7,128 (Catholic); $8,448 (non-Catholic)

Students receiving financial aid 67%

Class size expands in n/a

Uniform yes

Bus transportation no

Teacher retention rate 93%

Interscholastic sports (middle) basketball, soccer, track, volleyball

Number of art studios 1

Theater productions per year 2

Musical ensembles 2

Annual applications per opening 3.6

Saint Francis Schools

Grades K–12

Total number of students 783

Number of high school students 311

Founded 1976

Students of color 5%–12%

Average class size (K–5) 12-14

Average class size (middle school) 12-16

Average class size (high school) 12-16

Religious affiliation none

Seniors with National Merit recognition data NA

Grade foreign language first offered 9

Language(s) offered Spanish

Lowest tuition for 5-day students $11,000

Annual tuition for grade 12 $19,950

Students receiving financial aid 4%

Class size expands in 5,6, 9

Uniform yes

Bus transportation yes

Teacher retention rate 90%

Number of AP courses offered 6

Students scoring 3+ on AP exams 97%

Varsity sports baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, equestrian, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling

Division GHSA class A

Number of art studios 5

High school theater productions per year 3

Annual applications per opening 30 per grade

Paideia School

GRADES: Pre-K–12

TOTAL STUDENTS: 989

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: 423

FOUNDED: 1971

STUDENTS OF COLOR: 30%

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (K–6): 27 (with 2 teachers)

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (7–8): 14

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (9-12): 14

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: none

SENIORS WITH NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION: 21%

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED: Grade 7

LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED: French, Spanish

LOWEST TUITION FOR 5-DAY STUDENTS: $19,314

ANNUAL TUITION FOR GRADE 12: $21,765

STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID: 16%

CLASS SIZE EXPANDS IN: K, 1, 6, 7, 9; openings at all ages

UNIFORM: No

BUS TRANSPORTATION: No

TEACHER RETENTION RATE: 95%

NUMBER OF AP COURSES OFFERED: 10

STUDENTS SCORING 3+ ON AP EXAMS: 92%

VARSITY SPORTS: Baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, Ultimate, volleyball

DIVISION: GHSA class A

NUMBER OF ART STUDIOS: 5

HIGHT SCHOOL THEATRE PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR: 6

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ENSEMBLES: 6

Pace Academy

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In 1958, an interfaith group of community leaders envisioned an inclusive learning environment open to fresh ideas and debate. Today, Pace Academy is exactly what its founders had in mind.

Pace Academy serves 1,105 students in pre-first through twelfth grade and strives to create prepared, confident citizens of the world through rigorous academic experiences, innovative global leadership programs, character education and close student-teacher relationships.

pace-2With a student-teacher ratio of nine-to-one and an average class size of 15, Pace Academy students develop a deep understanding of the world and the people around them.

The school adheres to Judeo-Christian values, and through programs like the Isdell Center for Global Leadership, encourages students to think big.

Pace Academy graduates go on to the finest colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad, and while they work toward success, they understand that true success means making a difference in the lives of others.

Learn more about Pace Academy.

GRADES offered pre-1–12

TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 1,105

NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 461

FOUNDED 1958

STUDENTS OF COLOR 21%

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (K–5) 20 (2 teachers per class)

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (MIDDLE SCHOOL) 18

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (HIGH SCHOOL) 12

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Judeo-Christian

SENIORS WITH NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION 20%

GRADE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED pre-1

LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED French, Latin, Spanish

LOWEST TUITION FOR 5-DAY STUDENTS $22,720

ANNUAL TUITION FOR HIGHEST GRADE $26,180

STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID 12%

CLASS SIZE EXPANDS IN 6, 9

UNIFORM special occasions only

BUS TRANSPORTATION no

TEACHER RETENTION RATE 90%

AP COURSES OFFERED 24 (6 post-AP)

STUDENTS SCORING 3+ ON AP EXAMS 84%

VARSITY SPORTS baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling

DIVISION GHSA class AAA

ART STUDIOS 11

HIGH SCHOOL THEATER PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR 4

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ENSEMBLES 7

ANNUAL APPLICATIONS PER OPENING 6

WHAT’S NEW Pace Academy is consolidating its satellite athletic facilities at its Riverview Sports Complex in Cobb County after selling its Warren Road Softball Complex to the Galloway School. Proceeds are being used to construct state-of-the-art facilities for softball and middle school baseball. In addition, during the 2016–2017 school year, the Pace community will attempt to think critically about climate, the Isdell Center for Global Leadership’s third annual global theme. Teachers will incorporate climate issues and study into their curriculum.

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School

Grades pre-K4–8

Total number of students 520

Founded 1951

Students of color 20%

Average class size (K–5) 26

Average class size (middle school) 25

Religious affiliation Catholic

Grade foreign language first offered pre-K

Language(s) offered Spanish

Annual tuition $7,995 (Catholic); $9,600 (non-Catholic)

Students receiving financial aid 13%

Class size expands in K, 5, 7

Uniform yes

Bus transportation no

Teacher retention rate 92%

Interscholastic sports (middle) basketball, soccer, tennis, track, volleyball

Number of art studios 1

Theater productions per year 2

Musical ensembles 3

Annual applications per opening 2.5

Notre Dame Academy

Grades pre-K3–8 (adding high school in August 2015, starting with grade 9)

Total number of students 528

Founded 2005

Students of color 37%

Average class size (K–5) 18

Average class size (middle school) 22

Religious affiliation Catholic (nondiocesan)

Grade foreign language first offered pre-K4

Language(s) offered Spanish

Lowest tuition for 5-day students $8,790

Annual tuition for grade 8 $12,205

Students receiving financial aid 20%

Class size expands in 3, 6

Uniform yes

Bus transportation no

Teacher retention rate 95%

Interscholastic sports (middle) baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, golf, tennis, track, volleyball

Number of art studios 1

Theater productions per year 1

Musical ensembles 1

Annual applications per opening data NA

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School

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Located in the heart of Sandy Springs, MVPS is a school of inquiry, innovation and impact. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders.

web-img_0376We inspire young minds. By designing learning experiences with and for children, we connect foundational skills to real-world opportunities.

We believe students have big ideas, and we empower them to make a difference in their world now. Explore our school website to learn about our inquisitive students and devoted faculty, our innovative approach to learning, and the expanding impact of our community.

Learn more about Mount Vernon Presbyterian School.

GRADES offered early learning–12

TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS 945

NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 325

FOUNDED 1972

STUDENTS OF COLOR 16%

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 14-18

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (K–5) 10

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (MIDDLE SCHOOL) 17

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (HIGH SCHOOL) 17

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION Presbyterian/nondenominational

SENIORS WITH NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION data N/A

GRADE FOREIGN LANGUAGE FIRST OFFERED pre-K

LANGUAGE(S) OFFERED French, Latin, Mandarin (after school), Spanish

LOWEST TUITION FOR 5-DAY STUDENTS $10,170

ANNUAL TUITION FOR HIGHEST GRADE $21,010

STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID 24%

CLASS SIZE EXPANDS IN K, 1, 6, 9

UNIFORM yes

BUS TRANSPORTATION no

TEACHER RETENTION RATE 90%

AP COURSES OFFERED 17

STUDENTS SCORING 3+ ON AP EXAMS data N/A

VARSITY SPORTS baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling

DIVISION GHSA class A

ART STUDIOS 4

HIGH SCHOOL THEATER PRODUCTIONS PER YEAR 4

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ENSEMBLES 4

ANNUAL APPLICATIONS PER OPENING data N/A

WHAT’S NEW Mount Vernon has opened Hive for grades 7–12. Made possible through a
grant from the Goizueta Foundation, the creative space offers wood tools, a Crawlbot CNC machine, a Glowforge, a laser cutter, 3-D printers, vinyl cutters, microelectronics, and workstations. A new humanities course beginning in grade 9 examines the evolution of human civilizations. The school has doubled its electives; new offerings include improv comedy, sound and audio, studio recording, praise band, set design, hip-hop, and tap and jazz.

LOCATIONS:

Founders Campus (Preschool-Grade 6)
471 Mt. Vernon Hwy
Sandy Springs 30328

Glenn Campus (Grades 7-12)
510 Mt. Vernon Hwy
Sandy Springs 30328

Mill Springs Academy

Grades 1–12

Total number of students 329

Number of high school students 161

Founded 1981

Students of color 12%

Average class size (1–5) 5

Average class size (middle school) 10

Average class size (high school) 8

Religious affiliation none

Seniors with National Merit recognition data NA

Grade foreign language first offered 7

Language(s) offered Mandarin, Spanish

Annual tuition $21,611

Students receiving financial aid 11%

Class size expands in n/a

Uniform yes

Bus transportation yes

Teacher retention rate 94%

Number of AP courses offered none

Varsity sports baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, wrestling

Division GISA class AA

Number of art studios 3

High school theater productions per year 3

High school musical ensembles 3

Annual applications per opening data NA

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