Start your search for the right private school for your child with our listing of local schools. Examine all the important information such as grade levels, enrollment and tuition. The schools have been divided into four categories: Non-sectarian, religious-affiliated, Montessori and special needs schools. All tuition prices are approximate.

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Schools listed below offer classes at least through the third grade. They include the largest in the metro area as well as Atlanta Parent Magazine advertisers.

American Heritage Academy. 2126 Sixes Rd., Canton (Cherokee). 770-926-7779. K3-12th. 570 students. Preschool, $7,173/yr.; K-5th, $9,245/yr.; 6th-8th, $10,260/yr.; 9th-12th, $10,998/yr.
Atlanta Girls School. 3254 Northside Pkwy., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-845-0900. 6th-12th. 187 students. $15,830/yr.

Atlanta International School. 2890 N. Fulton Dr., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-841-3840. K4-12th. 910 students. K4-4th, $13,975/yr.; 5th-8th, $15,395/yr.; 9th-12th, $16,170/yr.

Atlanta New Century School. 300 Luckie St., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-525-1909. Pre-K-6th. 60 students. $9,500/yr.

Cambridge Academy. 2780 Flat Shoals Rd., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-241-1321. 2-year-olds-7th. 200 students. $5,000-$6,000/yr.

The Children’s School. 345 Tenth St., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-873-6985. 3-year-olds-6th. 400 students. $13,600/yr.

Chrysalis Experiential Academy. 10 Mansell Court East, Ste. 500, Roswell (Fulton). 770-649-7077. 4th-12th. 76 students. Avg., $13,200/yr.

Cliff Valley School. 2426 Clairmont Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 678-302-1302. 2-year-olds-5th. 235 students. 2-day pre-K, $3,120/yr.; 3-day pre-K, $4,830/yr.; 5-day pre-K, $6,660/yr.; K-5th, $11,955/yr.

Eastminster School. 2450 Lennox Rd., Conyers (Rockdale). 678-469-8567. K-2nd. 54 students. $7,000/yr.

Eaton Academy. 1000 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy., Roswell (Fulton). 770-645-2673. K-12th. 150 students. K-8th, $16,500/yr.; 9th-12th, $17,500/yr.

Furtah Preparatory. 5496 Hwy. 92, Acworth (Cherokee). 678-574-6488. Montessori, 2 ½-6-year-olds. Preparatory, 2nd-12th. 155 students. Montessori, $6,550/yr.; 2nd-5th, $8,200/yr.; 6th-8th, $8,950/yr.; 9th-12th, $9,555/yr.

Galloway School. 215 W. Wieuca Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-252-8389. K3-12th. 715 students. $9,200-$15,770/yr.

George Walton Academy. 1 Bulldog Dr., Monroe (Walton). 770-267-7578. Pre-K-12th. 980 students. Pre-K, $5,200/yr.; K-4th, $6,600/yr.; 5th-6th, $6,700/yr.; 7th-8th, $6,800/yr.; 9th-11th, $6,900/yr.; 12th, $7,200/yr.

Heritage School. 2093 Hwy. 29 N., Newnan (Coweta). 770-253-9898. K3-12th. 397 students. K3-K4, $5,860/yr.; K, $8,340/yr.; 1st-6th, $10,645/yr.; 7th-12th, $11,095/yr.

High Meadows School. 1055 Willeo Rd., Roswell (Fulton). 770-993-2940. Pre-K-8th. 390 students. Pre-K, $4,160-$9,715/yr.; K-5th, $11,730/yr.; 6th-8th, $12,850/yr.

Horizons School. 1900 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-378-2219. K-12th. 100 students. $10,500/yr.; boarding, 8th-12th, $20,000/yr.

Imhotep Center for Education. 541 Harwell Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-696-8777. K-8th. 160 students. K-4th, $5,000/yr.; 5th-8th, $5,200/yr.

Intown Community School. 2059 LaVista Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-633-8081. 1st-8th. 190 students. $3,800-$6,300/yr.

Lakeview Academy. 796 Lakeview Dr., Gainesville (Hall). 770-532-4383. Pre-K-12th. 579 students. Half-day pre-K/K, $6,800/yr.; full-day pre-K/K, $9,350/yr.; 1st-4th, $11,550/yr.; 5th-7th, $12,150/yr.; 8th-12th, $12,900/yr.

Lovett School. 4075 Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-262-3032. K-12th. 1,580 students. $14,560-$17,360/yr.

McGinnis Woods Country Day School. 5368 McGinnis Ferry Rd., Alpharetta (Forsyth). 770-664-7764. Pre-K-7th. 300 students. K4-K5 $6,810/yr.; K-5th, $8,810/yr.; 6th-7th, $9,810/yr.

Pace Academy. 966 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-262-1345. Pre-1st-12th. 930 students. Pre-1st-5th, $15,120/yr.; 6th-12th, $17,650/yr.

Paideia School. 1509 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-377-3491. Pre-K-12th. 920 students. Half-day pre-K5, $8,955/yr.; K-6th, $14,232/yr.; 7th-12th, $15,984/yr.

Piedmont Academy. P.O.Box 231, 126 Hwy. 212, Monticello (Jasper). 706-468-8818. K3-12th. 304 students. K3-K4, $3,500/yr.; K5-12th, $5,100/yr.

Romar Academy. 2148 Newnan St., East Point (Fulton). 404-761-3388. K2-5th. 142 students. $6,516/yr.

Seigakuin Atlanta International School. 5505 Winters Chapel Rd., Atlanta (Gwinnett). 770-730-0045. K3-6th. 100 students. $5,900-$7,750/yr.

Shreiner Academy. 1340 Terrell Mill Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-953-1340. K2-8th. 250 students. K2-K4 $8,601/yr., K5-8th $9,702/yr.

Saint Francis Day School. 9375 Willeo Rd., Roswell (Fulton). 770-641-8257. 3-year-olds-8th. 600 students. 3 yrs., $7,400/yr.; 4 yrs.-K, $10,400/yr.; 1st, $12,500/yr.; 2nd, $13,000/yr.; 3rd, $13,500/yr.; 4th-5th, $14,900/yr.; 6th-8th, $15,900/yr.

Saint Francis High School. 13440 Cogburn Rd., Alpharetta (Fulton). 678-339-9989. 9th-12th. 300 students. $16,900/yr.

Tabula Rasa, The Language Academy. 5855 Riverside Dr., Sandy Springs (Fulton). 404-409-0827. K-8th (future plans). 155 students. K, $10,250/yr. 1st-4th, $12,250. 5th-8th, $13,250.

Trinity School. 4301 Northside Pkwy., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-231-8100. K3-6th. 561 students. $10,440-$15,300/yr.

The Waldorf School of Atlanta. 827 Kirk Rd., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-377-1315. Pre-K-8th. 214 students. 3-day pre-K/K, $4,870/yr.; 5-day pre-K/K, $7,260/yr.; 1st-8th, $9,850/yr.

Walker School. 700 Cobb Pkwy., Marietta (Cobb). 770-427-2689. Pre-K-12th. 1,086 students. Half-day pre-K, $8,020/yr.; pre-K/K, $11,605/yr.; 1st-5th, $12,990/yr.; 6th-12th, $14,350/yr.

Wood Acres Country Day School. 1772 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-971-1880. Early Childhood-7th. 550 students. Early Childhood, $1,500-$5,600/yr; K-7th, $5,600-$7,200/yr.

Woodward Academy. Main campus: 1662 Rugby Ave., College Park (Fulton); North Campus: 6565 Boles Rd., Duluth (Fulton). 404-765-4000. K-12th. 2,880 students. $11,300-$17,150/yr.

Schools listed below offer classes at least through the third grade. These listings include the largest religious-affiliated schools in the metro area plus Atlanta Parent Magazine advertisers.

Alpharetta Christian Academy. 44 Academy St., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-475-5762. 2-year-olds-6th. 350 students. Pre-K, $275-$310/mo.; half-day K, $4,950/yr.; K-6th, $6,600/yr.

Alpharetta Methodist Christian Academy. 89 Cumming St., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-518-1652. Transitional K-6th. 189 students. Transitional K, $5,500/yr; K-3rd, $6,900/yr; 4th-6th, $7,300/yr.

Arlington Christian School. 4500 Ridge Rd., Fairburn (Fulton). 770-964-9871. K-12th. 390 students. K, $5,600/yr.; 1st-6th, $7,280/yr.; 7th-8th, $7,880/yr.; 9th-12th, $8,020/yr.

The Atlanta Academy. 85 Mount Vernon Hwy., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-252-9555. K-8th. 170 students. K-5th, $10,500/yr.; 6th-8th, $10,900/yr.

Atlanta Adventist Academy. 2959 Duluth Hwy., 120, Duluth (Gwinnett). 404-699-1400. 9th-12th. 90 students. $10,340/yr.

Blessed Trinity Catholic High School. 11320 Woodstock Rd., Roswell (Fulton). 678-277-9083. 9th-12th. 850 students. $9,400/yr.

Branch Christian Community School. 1288 Braselton Hwy., Lawrenceville (Gwinnett). 770-277-4722. Preschool-12th. 120 students. $4,950-$7,000/yr.

Bridgeway Christian Academy. 4755 Kimball Bridge Rd., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-751-1972. K3-11th. 450 students. 3-day K3, $3,400/yr.; 5-day K4, $4,700/yr.; transitional K and half-day K, $6,000/yr.; full-day K5-5th, $7,300/yr.; 6th-8th, $7,600/yr.; 9th-11th, $8,100/yr.

Carman Adventist School. 1330 N. Cobb Pkwy., Marietta (Cobb). 770-424-0606. K-8th. 123 students. $5,830/yr.

Cherokee Christian School. 3075 Trickum Rd., Woodstock (Cherokee). 678-494-5464. K-12th. 395 students. Half-day K, $4,450/yr.; full-day K5, $5,990/yr.; 1st-8th, $6,740/yr.; 9th-12th, $7,340/yr.

Christ the King School. 46 Peachtree Way, Atlanta (Fulton). 404-233-0383. K-8th. 558 students. Catholic, $7,000-$7,210/yr.; non-Catholic, $9,900-$10,110/yr.

Clara Mohammed Elementary School/ W. Deen Mohammed High School. 735 Fayetteville Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-378-4219. Pre-K-12th. 235 students. Avg., $4,000/yr.

Colonial Hills Christian School. 7131 Mt. Vernon Rd., Lithia Springs (Douglas). 770-941-6342. K4-12th. 485 students. K4-K5, $5,000/yr.; 1st-6th, $5,350/yr.; 7th-12th, $6,200/yr.

Community Christian School. 2001 West Jodeco Rd., Stockbridge (Henry). 678-432-0191. Nursery-12th. 750 students. $2,500-$6,000/yr.

Cornerstone Christian Academy. 5295 Triangle Pkwy., Norcross (Gwinnett). 770-441-9222. K-8th. 100 students. $7,000-$8,500/yr.

Covenant Christian Academy. 6905 Post Rd., Cumming (Forsyth). 770-674-2990. K4-12th. 220 students. $6,000-$6,600/yr.

Covenant Christian Academy. 3425 Hwy. 20, Loganville (Gwinnett). 770-466-7890. K3-12th. 330 students. Half-day K3-K4 $3,900/yr; full-day K5-6th, $5,200/yr.; 7th-8th, $5,600/yr.; 9th-12th, $6,000/yr.

Covenant Christian School. 3130 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna (Cobb). 770-435-1596. K4-8th. 130 students. $2,185-$5,750/yr.

Creekside Christian Academy. 175 Foster Dr., McDonough (Henry). 770-961-9300. K3-8th. 158 students. K3-K4, $2,250/yr.; K, $2,380/yr.; 1st-6th, $4,200/yr.; 7th-8th, $4,550/yr.

Cross & Crown School. 4276 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Chamblee (DeKalb). 770-458-5274. 2-year-olds-5th. 85 students. 2 yrs.-pre-K4, $345/mo.; K, $510/mo.; 1st-5th, $685/mo.

Crossroads Christian School. 5587 Redan Rd., Stone Mountain (DeKalb). 770-469-9342. Pre-K3-5th. 125 students. K3, $3,060/yr.; K4, $3,700/yr.; K, $3,870/yr.; 1st-2nd, $3,980/yr.; 3rd-5th, $4,000/yr.

Cumberland Christian. 2356 Clay Rd., Austell (Cobb). 770-423-0404. Pre-K3-12th. 401 students. K3-4, $3,200/yr.; K5-3rd, $4,820/yr.; 4th-8th, $5,090/yr.; 9th-12th, $5,550/yr.

The Davis Academy. 8105 Roberts Dr., Atlanta (Fulton). 770-671-0085. K-8th. 675 students. K, $12,200/yr.; 1st-5th, $12,800/yr.; 6th-8th, $13,600/yr.

Dominion Christian High School. 4607 Burnt Hickory Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-420-2153. 9th-12th. 280 students. About $9,000/yr.

The Drake School. 475 S. Deshon Rd., Lithonia (DeKalb). 770-879-8922. K-5th. 60 students. $4,950/yr.

Duluth Junior Academy. 2959 Duluth Hwy., Duluth (Gwinnett). 770-497-8607. Pre-K4-8th. 138 students. $4,500/yr.

Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. 2400 Highway 42, McDonough (Henry). 770-957-2927. K3-12th. 1,300 students. K3, $1,510-$2,229/yr.; K4, $3,595/yr.; K-5th, $5,357/yr.; 6th-12th, $7.034/yr.

East Cobb Christian School. 4616 Roswell Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-565-0881. K-8th grade. 138 students. $3,900- $6,200/yr.

Eastside Christian School. 2450 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-971-2332. K-8th. 390 students. Half-day K, $3,930/yr.; full-day K-8th, $5,740/yr.

Epstein School. 335 Colewood Way, Atlanta (Fulton). 404-250-5600. 2-year-olds-8th. 689 students. Pre-K, $9,380-$10,275/yr.; K, $11,926/yr.; 1st-5th, $13,576/yr.; 6th-8th, $13,765-$14,295/yr.

Excel Christian Academy. 325 Old Mill Rd., Cartersville (Bartow). 770-382-9488. K-12th. 415 students. $6,400-$6,900/yr.

Faith Life Christian Academy. 5701 Spalding Dr., Norcross (Gwinnett). 770-729-9793. K-7th. 50 students. K, $3,992/yr.; 1st-2nd, $4,500/yr.; 3rd-4th, $4,830/yr.; 5th-7th, $5,396/yr.

Faith Lutheran School. 2111 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-973-8921. 2-year-olds-8th grade. 185 students. Pre-K3-Pre-K4, $3,300/yr.; transitional K, $4,000/yr.; K-5th, $5,400/yr.; 6th-8th, $5,725/yr.

Fellowship Christian School. 480 W. Crossville Rd., Roswell (Fulton). K-8, 770-992-4975; 9-12th, 770-993-1650. 573 students. K, $4,620/yr.; 1st-8th, $7,680/yr.; 9th-11th, $9,648/yr.; 12th, $9,960/yr.

First Baptist Christian School. 2958 N. Main St., Kennesaw (Cobb). 770-422-3254. 18 mos.-5th. 279 students. $1,360-$4,540/yr.

The Friends School of Atlanta. 121 Sams St., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-373-8746. Pre-K-8th. 130 students. $10,800-$11,800/yr.

Greater Atlanta Christian School. 1575 Indian Trail Rd., Norcross (Gwinnett). 770-243-2000. Pre-K-12th. 1,950 students. Pre-K4-K5, $9,900/yr.; 1st-5th, $10,900/yr.; 6th-12th, $11,575/yr.

Greenforest Christian Academy. 3250 Rainbow Dr., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-486-6737. 6 weeks-12th. 550 students. 6 weeks-4-year-olds, $525-$595/mo.; K-6th, $4,300-$4,950/yr.; 7th-12th, $5,800-$6,435/yr.

Hebron Christian Academy. 2975 Old Peachtree Rd., Dacula (Gwinnett). 770-962-5423. K-12th. 958 students. K-6th, $5,225/yr.; 7th-12th, $5,540/yr.

Heiskell School. 3260 Northside Dr., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-262-2233. 2-year-olds-8th. 350 students. $3,975-$10,035/yr.

Heritage Christian School. 1836 Rockbridge Rd., Stone Mountain (DeKalb). 770-879-1506. K4-12th. 200 students. K4-5th, $4500/yr.; 6th-12th, $4,700/yr.

Heritage Preparatory School. 1700 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-815-7711. 4-12 years. 108 students. Enrichment I-3, $2,250-$5,850/yr.; classes 1-2, $9,350/yr.; classes 3-7, $9,850/yr.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-255-4026. 3-year-olds-12th. 1,300 students. K, $12,100/yr.; 1st-5th, $14,200/yr; 6th-12th, $16,140/yr.

Holy Redeemer Catholic School. 3380 Old Alabama Rd., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-410-4056. K-8th. 480 students. $6,650/yr.

The Holy Spirit Preparatory School. 4465 Northside Dr., Atlanta (Fulton); 4820 Long Island Dr., Atlanta (Fulton); 4449 Northside Dr., Atlanta (Fulton). 678-904-2811. K2-12th. 640 students. Pre-K2-pre-K4, $3,950-$7,900/yr.; K-6th, $12,578/yr.; 7th-12th, $14,196/yr.

Hope Springs Christian School (at Grace Church of Gwinnett). 211 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Sugar Hill (Gwinnett). 678-482-0134. K-7th. 17 students. $4,000/yr.

Hopewell Christian Academy. 182 Hunter St., Norcross (Gwinnett). 770-903-3387. K4-12th. 210 students. K4, $4,875/yr.; K5-8th, $5,880/yr.; 9th-12th, $6,000/yr.

Horizon Christian Academy. 2160 Freedom Pkwy., Cumming (Forsyth). 678-947-3583. K-12th. 265 students. K-5th, $5,000/yr.; 6th-12th, $6,000/yr.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School. 2855 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-636-4488. K-8th. 498 students. Catholic, $5,350/yr.; non-Catholic, $7,120/yr.

In-Town Community School. 2059 LaVista Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-633-8081. 1st-8th. 185 students. $3,850-$6,350/yr.

Katherine and Jacob Greenfield Hebrew Academy. 5200 Northland Dr., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-843-9900. 3-year-olds-8th. 440 students. $9,700-$18,900/yr.

Killian Hill Christian School. 151 Arcado Rd., Lilburn (Gwinnett). 770-921-3224. K5-12th. 525 students. Half-day K, $4,000/yr.; K, $5,000/yr.; 1st-6th, $5,700/yr.; 7th-12th, $6,250/yr.

The King’s Academy. 471 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock (Cherokee). 770-592-5464. K-12th. 565 students. 2-day, K-5th and 3-day, 6th-12th: K-3rd, $1,800/yr.; 4th-8th, $2,025/yr.; 9th-12th, $2,160/yr.

King’s Ridge Christian School. 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-754-5738. K-12th. 428 students. K, $10,096/yr.; pre-1st-5th, $10,355/yr.; 6th-11th, $10,614/yr.

Landmark Christian School. 50 E. Broad St., Fairburn (Fulton). K4-12th; 777 Robinson Rd., Peachtree City (Fayette). K4-5th. 770-306-0647. 690 students. Half-day K4, $3,240/yr.; full-day K4, $4,700/yr.; K-pre-1st, $5,290/yr.; 1st-3rd, $7,060/yr.; 4th, $7,650/yr.; 5th, $8,225/yr.; 6th-8th, $10,130/yr.; 9th-12th, $10,820/yr.

Marist School. 3790 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 770-457-7201. 7th-12th. 1,050 students. $13,500/yr.

Midway Covenant Christian School. 4635 Dallas Hwy., Powder Springs (Cobb). 770-590-1866. K4-8th. 300 students. 3-day K4, $1,770/yr.; 5-day K4-half-day K5, $2,410/yr.; full-day K5-8th, $3,650/yr.

Mission Point Christian Academy. One Mission Point, Canton (Cherokee). 678-880-1315. Parents Morning Out-2nd. 250 students. Preschool, $150-$250/mo.; K-2, $5,200/yr.

Mount Bethel Christian Academy. 4385 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-971-0245. K-8th. 567 students. $6,633-$7,965/yr.

Mount Carmel Christian School. 6015 Old Stone Mtn. Rd., Stone Mountain (DeKalb). 770-279-8443. K3-8th. 255 students. 3-day K3-K4, $2,050/yr.; 5-day K3-K4, $3,310/yr.; K, $3,440/yr.; 1st-5th, $4,935/yr.; 6th-8th, $5,170/yr.

Mount Nebo Christian Academy. 1025 McDonough Blvd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-622-3161. Tots-Pre-K. 150 students. 1-2 yrs., $120/week; 3-4 yrs., $135/week.

Mount Paran Christian School. 1275 Stanley Rd., Kennesaw (Cobb). 770-578-0182. Pre-K3-12th. 1,127 students. $5,158-$10,962/yr.

Mount Pisgah Christian School. 9820 Nesbit Ferry Rd., Alpharetta (Fulton). 678-336-3383. Early Childhood-12th. 1,056 students. Early Childhood, $2,241-$5,013/yr.; pre-K, $5,706/yr.; K-5th, $11,211/yr.; 6th-8th, $11,980/yr.; 9th-12th, $12,206/yr.

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School. 471 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-252-3448. 3-year-olds-11th. 820 students. $6,250-$13,725/yr.

Mount Zion Christian Academy. 7102 Mt. Zion Blvd., Jonesboro (Clayton). 770-478-9842. K3-12. 430 students. $3,800-$5,100/yr.

New Generation Learning Center. 1572 Eastland Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-627-2344. 6 weeks-6th. 202 students. $4,056-6,708/yr.

Norcross Christian Academy and Preschool. 706 N. Peachtree St., Norcross (Gwinnett). 770-446-9559. 6 mos.-3rd. 200 students. Preschool: 1-day, $95/mo.; 2-day, $140/mo.; 3-day, $180/mo.; 4-day, $240/mo.; 5-day, $280/mo.; K, $340/mo.; 1st-3rd, member, $550/mo.; non-member, $650/mo.

North Cobb Christian School. 4500 Lakeview Dr., Kennesaw (Cobb). 770-975-0252. Pre-K-12th. 923 students. Half-day K4, $4,131/yr.; full-day K4, $5,167; half-day K5, $4,595/yr.; full-day K5, $6,361/yr.; 1st-7th, $7,403/yr.; 8th-12th, $8,877/yr.

Notre Dame Academy. 4635 River Green Parkway., Duluth (Gwinnett). 678-387-9385. Pre-K3-8th. 365 students. Pre-K3, $2,450/yr.; part-time pre-K4, $4,850/yr; full-time pre-K4-6th grade, $7,850/yr.; 7th-8th, $8,850/yr.

Our Lady of the Assumption School. 1320 Hearst Dr., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-364-1902. Catholic day school. Pre-K4-8th. 500 students. Half-day pre-K, $5,100/yr.; full-day pre-K, $5,800/yr.; K-8th, $6,100/yr.

Our Lady of Mercy High School. 861 Hwy. 279, Fairburn (Fayette). 770-461-2202. 9th-12th. 204 students. $9,700/yr.

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School. 211 Kirkley Rd., Tyrone (Fayette). 770-306-9026. Pre-K4-8th. 275 students. Pre-K4, $6,163/yr.; K-8th, $6,688/yr.

Perimeter Christian School. 9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Duluth (Fulton). 678-405-2300. 1st-8th. 500 students. Members, $4,800/yr.; non-members, $6,500/yr.

Pinecrest Academy. 955 Peachtree Pkwy., Cumming (South Forsyth). 770-888-4477. Pre-K3-12th. 760 students. 2-day pre-K3, $3,200/yr.; 3-day pre-K3/pre-K4, $3,770/yr.; 5-day pre-K4, $5,275/yr.; K-5th, $9,705/yr.; 6th-8th, $10,015/yr.; 9th-12th, $10,250/yr.

Providence Christian Academy. 4575 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lilburn (Gwinnett). 770-279-7200. K-12th. 830 students. K, $6,500/yr.; 1st-7th, $8,400/yr.; 8th-12th, $9,800/yr.

Rivercliff Lutheran School. 8750 Roswell Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 770-993-4316. 25 students. K-4th. $4,100-$5,300/yr.

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy. 4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-207-1352. K2-12th. 110 students. $4,600-$4,800/yr.

St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School. 791 Tom Smith Rd., Lilburn (Gwinnett). 770-381-0557. K-8th. 584 students. Catholic, $5,540/yr.; non-Catholic, $7,230/yr.

St. John the Evangelist. 240 Arnold St., Hapeville (Fulton). 404-767-4312. Pre-K-8th. 287 students. Catholic, $5,280/yr; non-Catholic, $6,270/yr.

St. Joseph Catholic School. 81 Lacy St., Marietta (Cobb). 770-428-3328. K-8th. 469 students. Catholic, $5,325/yr.; non-participating Catholic $8,792/yr.; non-Catholic $9,203/yr.

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School. 7171 Glenridge Dr., Atlanta (Fulton). 770-394-2880. K-8th. 500 students. Catholic, $5,800/yr.; non-Catholic, $6,950/yr.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School. 3110-A Ashford-Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-237-4260. Pre-K-8th. 580 students. $8,425-$12,995/yr.

St. Paul Lutheran School. 700 Ardenlee Pkwy., Peachtree City (Fayette). 770-486-3545. Pre-K-8th. 250 students. $5,500-$6,300/yr.

St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School. 2560 Tilson Rd., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-241-3063. Pre-K-8th. 110 students. Catholic, $5,100/yr; non-Catholic, $7,400/yr.

St. Pius X Catholic High School. 2674 Johnson Rd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-636-3023. 9th-12th. 1,071 students. $9,600/yr.

St. Thomas Moore School. 630 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-373-8456. K-8th. 473 students. K-7th, Catholic, $5,520/yr.; non-Catholic, $7,100/yr.; 8th, Catholic, $5,670/yr.; non-Catholic, $7,250/yr.

Shiloh Hills Christian School. 260 Hawkins Store Rd., Kennesaw (Cobb). 770-926-7729. K4-12th. 435 students. $3,600-$6,100/yr.

Solid Rock Academy. 106 Commerce St., Riverdale (Clayton). 770-997-9744. Pre-K-12th. 167 students. Pre-K-8th, $5,500/yr.; 9th-12th, $6,000/yr.

Strong Rock Christian School. P.O. Box 3036, McDonough (Henry). 678-289-1620. Pre-K4-9th. 715 students. Pre-K, $3,900/yr.; K-5th, $6,500/yr.; 6th-9th, $7,800/yr.

Sugar Hill Christian Academy. 4600 Nelson Brogdon Blvd., Sugar Hill (Gwinnett). 678-745-4121. K-6th. 166 students. $4,500/yr.

Trinity Chapel Academy. 4665 Macland Rd., Powder Springs (Cobb). 678-831-1062. K5-8th. 340 students. $4,975/yr.

Trinity School. 4301 Northside Parkway, Atlanta (Fulton). 404-231-8100. 3-year-olds-6th. 561 students. $10,440-$15,300/yr.

Victory Christian Academy. 1170 N. Hairston Rd., Stone Mountain (DeKalb). 678-476-6089. Pre-K3-6th. 76 students. Pre-K, $4,600/yr.; K-6th, $3,600/yr.

Victory World Christian School. 5905 Brook Hollow Pkwy., Norcross (Gwinnett). 678-684-2030. K4-7th. 101 students. $4,400/yr.

The Weber School. Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High School. 6751 Roswell Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-917-2500. 9th-12th. 192 students. $16,850/yr.

Wesleyan School. 5405 Spalding Dr., Norcross (Gwinnett). 770-448-7640. K-12th. 1,075 students. K-4th, $13,190/yr; 5th-6th, $14,110/yr; 7th-12th, $15,215/yr.

Westminster School. 1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-609-6202. Pre-1st-12th. 1,806 students. Pre-1st-5th, $14,360/yr.; 6th-12th, $16,820/yr.

Whitefield Academy. 1 Whitefield Dr., Mableton (Cobb). 678-305-3000. Pre-K4-12th. 652 students. $8,000-$15,000/yr.

World Changers Christian Academy. 2495 Burdett Rd., College Park (Fulton). 770-210-5744. K-12th. 160 students. K, $5,650/yr; 1st-3rd, $5,700/yr; 4th-5th, $5,950/yr; 6th-7th, $6,150/yr.; University School 6th-8th, $4,200/yr.; 9th, $4,900/yr.; 10th-12th, $4,200/yr.

Youth Christian School. 4967 Brownsville Rd., Powder Springs (Cobb). Pre-K3-12th. 180 students. K3-4, $3,500/yr.; K5-6th, $3,600/yr.; 7th-12th, $3,850/yr.

Montessori schools use the teaching technique developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Schools listed below have elementary classes through at least the third grade.

ABC Montessori. 483 Walker Dr., McDonough (Henry). 770-957-9998. Pre-K-8th. 100 students. $4,000-$6,000/yr.

Action Montessori School. 5580 Rockbridge Rd., Stone Mountain (DeKalb). 2½-12 years. 60 students. 2½-6 yrs., $7,000/yr.; 6-12 yrs., $8,000/yr.

Arbor Montessori School. 2998 LaVista Rd., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-321-9304. 2½-14 years. 307 students. $6,070-$13,070/yr.

Atlanta Montessori Academy. 3716 E. Main St., College Park (Fulton). 404-768-5700. 18 mos.-1st. 30 students. $5,550-$8,000/yr.

Atlanta Montessori International School. 1911 Cliff Valley Way, Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-325-6777. 8 weeks-9 years. 70 students. 8 weeks-14 mos., $13,700/yr.; 14 mos.-3 yrs.: half-day, $9,597/yr.; full-day, $12,804/yr.; 3-6 yrs.: half-day, $6,947/yr.; full-day, $7,476/yr.; all-day, $10,129/yr.; 6-9 yrs., $8,379/yr.

Brookstone Montessori. 1680 Brookstone Walk, Acworth (Cobb). 770-426-5245. 2½-6 years. 104 students. Half-day, $5,650/yr.; extended day, , $6,600/yr.; full day, $8,500/yr.

Casa Montessori. 150 Powers Ferry Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-973-2731. Primary-6th. 156 students. $6,800-$9,000/yr.

Counterpane Montessori. 839 Hwy. 314, Fayetteville (Fayette). 770-461-2304. 3-year-olds-12th. 107 students. $9,000/yr.

Country Brook Montessori School. 2175 N. Norcross-Tucker Rd., Norcross (Gwinnett). 770-446-2397. 2-12 years. 134 students. $5,450-$6,700/yr.

Countryside Montessori. 3674 Fence Rd., Auburn (Gwinnett). 770-277-3950. 2½ -6 years. 35 students. 2½-4½ yrs., $550/mo.; 4½-6 yrs., $750/mo.

Covered Bridge Academy. 488 Hurt Rd., Smyrna (Cobb). 770-801-8292. 3-9 years. 104 students. $5,450-$6,700/yr.

Cross of Life Christian Montessori School. 1000 Hembree Rd., Roswell (Fulton). 770-475-3812. 18 mos.-6 years. 25 students. $5,444-$7,800/yr.

Discovery Montessori. 1453 East Cleveland Avenue, East Point (Fulton). 404-767-5005. 2 months-6 years. 20 students. Under 16 mos., $7,300-$8,650/yr.; 16-36 mos., $5,720-$8,580/yr.; 3-6 yrs., $5,200-$7,800/yr.

Duluth Montessori. 2997 Main St. and 1768 Old Peachtree Rd., Duluth (Gwinnett). 770-476-9307. 2½ -12 years. 130 students. $6,400-$8,050/yr.

Excellent Montessori School. 4515 Stone Mountain Hwy., Lilburn (Gwinnett). 770-736-8938. 3-year-olds-5th. 50 students. $5,350/yr.

First Montessori School of Atlanta. 5750 Long Island Dr., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-252-3910. 2½-14 years. 259 students. Half day, 2½-5 yrs., $7,700/yr.; full day, 5-6 yrs., $10,400/yr.; full-day, 2½-6 yrs., $12,600/yr.; 6-12 yrs., $10,400/yr.; 12-14 yrs., $11,500/yr.

Garden of Discovery Montessori School. 420 Pine Grove Ave., Grayson (Gwinnett). 678-377-5777. 18 mos.-9 years. 75 students. $5,000-$7,500/yr.

Harbour Oaks Montessori. 1741 Athens Hwy., Grayson (Gwinnett). 770-979-8900. 12 mos.-6th. 170 students. 12 mos.-3 yrs., $5,500-$6,500/yr.; 3-6 yrs., $5,000-$6,000/yr; 1st-3rd, $6,750/yr; 4th-6th, $7,000/yr.

International Academy Montessori. 4160 VanSant Rd., Douglasville (Douglas). 770-949-9339. 6 weeks-12 years. 90 students. $135-145/week.

Meadowland Montessori School. 180 Nail Dr., McDonough (Henry). 770-898-1360. 2½-9 years old. 38 students. $4,000-$4,500/yr.

Medlock Bridge Montessori. 10100 Medlock Bridge Pkwy., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-623-1965. 2½-6 years. 108 students. Half-day, $6,500/yr.; extended-day, $7,500/yr.; full-day, $9,750/yr.

Montessori Children’s House. 3238 Cherokee St., Kennesaw (Cobb). 770-423-1044. 2½-year-olds-4th. 35 students. $3,600-$5,500/yr.

Montessori School at Emory. 1677 Scott Blvd., Atlanta (DeKalb). 404-634-5777. 20 mos.-12 years old. 125 students. $6,800-$12,000/yr.

Montessori School of Alpharetta. 3290 Old Alabama Rd., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-667-1277. 2½-12 years. 75 students. $5,400-$10,005/yr.

Montessori School of Cumming. 4601 Post Rd., Cumming (Forsyth) 770-205-6773. 2½-12 years. 49 students. $3,700-$9,750/yr.

Montessori School of Woodstock. 3899 Canton Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 18 months-6 years. 70 students. Half-day, $4,500/yr.; full-day, $5,500/yr.; extended-day, $6,400/yr.

Nesbit Ferry Montessori. 9330 Nesbit Ferry Rd., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-552-8454. 3-6 years.150 students. Half-day, $6,150/yr.; extended-day, $7,500/yr.; full-day, $9,750/yr.

New Heights Montessori School. 2295 Benjamin E. Mays Dr., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-756-0400. 2 ½-12 years. 30 students. $4,390-$5,630/yr.

Northwoods Montessori. 3340 Chestnut Dr., Atlanta (DeKalb). 770-457-7261; 1879 Columbia Dr., Decatur (DeKalb). 404-284-4872. 12 mos.-12 years. 237 students. Toddler Community, $5,960-$10,385/yr.; 3-6 yrs., $5,015-$8,850/yr.; 6-12 yrs., $7,125-$9,580/yr.

Old Peachtree Montessori. 33 Hills Shop Rd., Hwy. 324, Auburn (Gwinnett). 770-963-3052. 18 mos.-12 years. 125 students. Half-day pre-primary, $5,450/yr.; full-day pre-primary, $6,350/yr.; half-day primary, $5,350/yr.; full-day primary, $6,300/yr.; elementary, $6,650/yr.

Preston Ridge Montessori. 3800 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-751-9510. 3-6 years. 100 students. Half-day, $6,200/yr; extended-day, $7,200/yr.; full-day, $9,500/yr.

Renaissance Montessori. 2407 Cascade Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-755-1915. Pre-K-5th. 80 students. $3,555-$6,800/yr.

Riverstone Montessori. 455 Casteel Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-422-9194. Pre-K-8th. 70 students. Half-day pre-K, $6,490/yr.; K, $6,990/yr.; 1st-5th, $8,090/yr.; 6th-8th, $9,090/yr.

Sugarloaf Montessori School. 2270 Meadow Church Rd., Duluth (Gwinnett). 678-473-0079. 2-6 years. 148 students. Half-day, $6,300/yr.; extended-day, $7,300; full-day, $9,400.

Village Montessori. 1610 Woodstock Rd., Roswell (Fulton). 770-552-0834. 18 mos.-12 years. 200 students. $3,822-$9,922/yr.

Atlanta Speech School. 3160 Northside Pkwy., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-233-5332. 395 students. Wardlaw School (for children with language-based learning disabilities), $21,826/yr.; Anne & Jim Kenan Preschool, $4,980-$13,380/yr.; Katherine Hamm Center (formerly the Oral School for deaf or hard of hearing), $7,996-$22,825/yr.; Stepping Stones, $12,453-$16,001/yr.

Bedford School. 5665 Milam Rd., Fairburn (Fulton). 770-774-8001. 1st-9th. 116 students. Learning disabilities. $13,200/yr.

Brandon Hall School. 1701 Brandon Hall Dr., Dunwoody (Fulton). 770-394-8177. 4th-12th. 130 students. College preparatory for students benefiting from low teacher pupil ratio of 1 to 4 or 1 to 1. Co-ed day school, $23,000+/yr.; boarding, $40,000+/yr.

The Cottage School. 700 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell (Fulton). 770-641-8688. 6th-12th. 170 students. ADHD and learning disabilities. 6th-8th, $16,850/yr.; 9th-12th, $17,850/yr.

Gables Academy. 811 Gordon St., Stone Mountain (DeKalb). 770-465-7500. 4th-12th. 33 students. College preparatory for students with learning disabilities. $12,500-$32,240/yr.

The Governess. 430 Chantenay Place, Alpharetta (Fulton). 678-966-9749. 6th-12th. 8 students. Non-denominational Christian atmosphere for children with learning disabilities-specifically lower cognitive abilities. $7,800/yr.

Heart of Hope Academy. P.O. Box 421007, Atlanta (Fulton). 404-816-3967. 6-21 years. 12 students. Developmental disabilities. $16,000/yr.

Howard School. 1192 Foster St., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-377-7436. 4-year-olds-12th. 150 students. Educating students with language learning disabilities and differences; personalized program to meet individual learning styles. $17,530-$18,320/yr.

Joseph Sams School. 280 Brandywine Blvd., Fayetteville (Fayette). 770-461-5894. Newborn-16 years. 56 students. $6,700-$8,900/yr.

The Language School at Christ Mission. 3575 Acworth Due West Rd., Acworth (Cobb). 770-974-8441. 1st-12th. 21 students. Small Group Program, $8,500/yr.

The Lionheart School. 180 Academy St., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-772-4555. K-12th. 24 students. Autism and learning disabilities. $19,500/yr.

Mill Springs Academy. 13660 New Providence Rd., Alpharetta (Fulton). 770-360-1336. 1st-12th grades. 295 students. ADHD and learning disabilities. $17,567/yr.

The Pathways Academy, Inc. 2147 Post Oak Tritt Rd., Marietta (Cobb). 770-973-5588. 1st-5th. 43 students. Learning disabilities-dyslexia; goal is to return student to mainstream classroom in 2-3 years. $14,700/yr.

The Porter School. 200 Cox Rd., Roswell (Fulton). 770-594-1313. K-5th. 60 students. Speech-language processing issues, dysgraphia, dyslexia and attention difficulties. $13,475/yr.

Prosperity Christian School and Learning Center. 115 Bradford Sq, Ste. B, Fayetteville (Fayette). 770-716-2633. K3-12th. 20 students. $7,200/yr.

Schenck School. 282 Mt. Paran Rd., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-252-2591. K-6th. 193 students. Learning disabilities-dyslexia; goal is to return student to regular classroom in 2-3 years. $21,300/yr.

Sophia Academy. 650 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Atlanta (Fulton). 404-303-8722. K-8th. 116 students. Non-denominational Christian atmosphere for children with learning disabilities. $15,200/yr.

Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett. Preschool, 1001 Duluth Hwy., Lawrenceville (Gwinnett). 770-339-6569; K-12th, 660 Davis Rd., Lawrenceville (Gwinnett). 678-442-6262. 18 mos.-12th. 34 students. Offers educational and therapeutic programs geared toward skill development. 18 mos.-pre-K, $1,000-$6,500/yr.; K-12th, $6,600/yr.

Stepping Stones Educational Therapy Center. 141 Futral Rd., Griffin (Spalding). 770-229-5511. 6 weeks-14 years. 100 students. Small classes for children with special needs and normally developing children. $5,000/yr.

The Swift School. 300 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell (Fulton). 678-205-4988. K-6th. 84 students. Dyslexia and language learning disabilities. $14,600/yr.

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