2026 Ultimate Guide to the Best Private Schools in Atlanta Area

Looking for the best private school in Atlanta for your child? Atlanta Parent’s private school guide provides information on schools from all over the metro area. Atlanta moms and dads look to us for school advice because we provide the most comprehensive lists in our January Education Issue and Education Viewbook.

Schedule a visit for a school open house. Plus, check out our guides to top preschools, Montessori schools, schools for learning differences, and boarding schools for your child.

Where to start? Look below for our list of Atlanta private schools:

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Capstone Academy

Capstone Academy serves grades 5-12 with an innovative, successful model changing young lives since 2007. At Capstone Academy, teachers encourage students to become lifelong learners by instilling academic curiosity, respect for others, and accountability to core values.

Galloway

Founded in 1969 on eight beautiful acres in Atlanta’s Chastain Park, Galloway has long been a trailblazer in progressive education. From the beginning, the school has been guided by a visionary philosophy: place students’ natural curiosity at the center of learning, and inspire a lifelong love of discovery.

The Lovett School

The Lovett School is Atlanta’s independent, co educational day school of choice for families who value a multi-faceted approach to the education of the whole child– where intellectual rigor, social-emotional learning, and character development are purposefully cultivated and inextricably linked.

Mount Paran Christian School

For 50 years, Mount Paran Christian School has provided an elevated educational experience, combining rigorous academics, award-winning arts, and championship athletics — all with Christ at the center. Fully-accredited, MPCS is located in the shadow of Kennesaw Mountain on a 68-acre college-like campus.

Mount Vernon School

The journey for all students to become college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders begins in Preschool and continues through Grade 12. Along the journey, Mount Vernon School builds foundational literacies, skills, attributes, and meaningful relationships.

North Cobb Christian School

Step onto North Cobb Christian School’s 55-acre campus and you’ll instantly feel it: NCCS feels like home. The secret to this nurturing culture is small class sizes, loving faculty, and an uncompromising commitment to biblical truth.

Pace Academy

With 1,150 students in Pre-First through grade 12, Pace strives to create prepared, confident citizens of the world. Pace develops children’s passions and strengths through academics, athletics and the arts, while providing global perspectives in the classroom and an integrated experience after the bell rings. Pace students come to view the world through a global lens.

Saint Francis School

At Saint Francis, students are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their highest potential. As a non-religious, independent college preparatory school, Saint Francis serves grades K–8 on our Roswell campus and grades 6–12 on its Milton campus, offering a seamless middle-to-high school experience for families.

The Walker School

At The Walker School, students thrive in an environment where learning is truly student-centered and curiosity is encouraged every step of the way. Teachers inspire active, dynamic engagement in the classroom, empowering students to take ownership of their education and discover their unique passions.

Wesleyan School

At Wesleyan, it’s not a matter of choosing faith or intellect, but rather using both to create the best possible education for your child. The leadership and faculty work to provide students K-grade 12 with an atmosphere that is challenging, reinforces the value of hard work, and emphasizes character and integrity above accomplishment.

Woodward Academy

At Woodward Academy, students are nurtured to become global citizens—ready to thrive with intellect, empathy, and purpose. From Pre-K through senior year, they engage in an environment that inspires curiosity, innovation, and leadership. Woodward empowers students to discover their passions and potential.

Atlanta Private Schools

Annunciation Day School

Established in 2002, Annunciation Day School (ADS) centers each day in Christ, Children and Community with more than 25 different nationalities represented among the student body. The school focuses on individualized attention and learning with class sizes not exceeding 18 students. ADS offers a challenging curriculum building bright and confident learners.

Arbor Montessori School

Founded in 1970 and serving children from 18 months through adolescence, Arbor offers one of the region’s most comprehensive AMI-accredited programs. Teachers offer a balance of joyful learning, rigorous academics, and meaningful real-world work.

Athens Academy

Athens Academy is built on a foundation of four pillars: academics, arts, athletics, and service and leadership. Athens Academy offers students an innovative curriculum taught by a talented and dedicated faculty; integrated media and technology programs; an emphasis on integrity and honor,

Atlanta Academy

Atlanta Academy, located in Roswell, proudly serves 415 private preschool through 8th grade students from across North Fulton. A two-time National Blue Ribbon School (2017 and 2024), Atlanta Academy is recognized nationally for its academic excellence and exceptional student achievement.

Atlanta International School

Atlanta International School (AIS) offers a rigorous and comprehensive International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum enriched by a world-class language acquisition program, STEAM, award-winning arts, and championship-level athletics—all within an inclusive, globally minded learning community. Serving students in 3K-grade 12.

Atlanta Montessori International School

AMIS gives children the education they need to thrive in today’s world. AMIS at Cliff Valley represents 53 countries and serves children from 8 weeks-15 years with age-appropriate Montessori programs led by certified and experienced Montessori educators.

Atlanta Speech School

The Wardlaw School is a program of the Atlanta Speech School serving elementary aged children with dyslexia. Wardlaw children aren’t defined by dyslexia, though — Wardlaw children define themselves. Wardlaw’s highly trained staff see each child, teach to their strengths, and support challenges with proven, evidence-based practices.

Ben Franklin Academy

At Ben Franklin Academy, education begins with a mastery learning approach. Offering a complete college prep curriculum along with 47 AP and Honors Level courses, students in grades 9-12 demonstrate proficiency in subject matter before moving on, so that the learning is built to last.

Brookwood Christian

Brookwood Christian is a private, non-profit school that serves students grades 1 through 12 who have not been successful in public or private schools due to their unique learning needs. Many of the students are diagnosed with a language-based learning disability such as dyslexia.

Capstone Academy

Community Christian School

Community Christian School is a Christian college-preparatory K3-12 school in Stockbridge. Their mission is to introduce students to Christ, to develop Christian character through academically challenging programs, and to build the next generation of dynamic leaders.

The Cottage School

From the moment students walk through the door, The Cottage School (TCS) creates a place where learners who think differently are understood, supported, and celebrated. As an accredited K–12 school with two campus locations in Roswell, TCS offers small class sizes, a personalized learning approach, and a structured environment that empowers students to succeed.

The Davis Academy

From Kindergarten Prep-8th grade, The Davis Academy teaches to the whole child, creating compassionate leaders and equipping them with skills they will use for the entirety of their academic careers and beyond. They teach life skills, instill Jewish values, and provide diverse experiences so that their students become well-rounded and self-confident individuals.

Eaton Academy

For three decades, Eaton Academy has specialized in personalized education for neurotypical and neurodivergent learners. With a 5:1student-to-teacher ratio, their K-12 day program offers college prep or career tech pathways, plus enrichment activities like coding, sports, art, and video gaming.ISP students can either remediate or accelerate their academic program.

Endeavor Montessori

Serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years, Endeavor Montessori approaches learning with a focus on developing the whole child through critical thinking, cultural awareness, and entrepreneurship. The school also eases children into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts, and Math) so that they understand the technology that surrounds them every day.

Endeavor International School at Dunwoody

Endeavor International School offers an advanced middle school program that prepares students in grades 6-8 for the future. As one of the only International Baccalaureate-approved middle schools in the Atlanta area, Endeavor International School students receive a high-level education that prepares them for the prestigious IB diploma.

The Friends School

The Friends School of Atlanta (FSA) is a Quaker school that offers an exceptional education with differentiated, developmentally-based instruction in small, diverse classes for PreK3 – Grade 8. Beyond excellent academic preparation for high school and college, FSA provides a place for the discovery and use of individual voices and gifts.

Fulton Science Academy

Fulton Science Academy serves advanced and gifted students using an award-winning STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum. This year, school received a prestigious STEM Education Excellence Award by the Technology Association of Georgia and was recognized as the Best Private School and Best Private Primary School by Appen Media.

Galloway

GRACEPOINT School

GRACEPOINT, a private Christian school, proudly celebrates ten years of equipping dyslexic students in grades 1-8 with the skills needed to become independent, confident learners. GRACEPOINT understands that dyslexia is not a disability but a learning difference, viewing dyslexia as a gift to embrace and celebrate.

Heritage Preparatory School

Serving PreK-high school, Heritage teaches from a Christ-centered worldview and embraces a classical understanding of the aim of education. They offer an academically rigorous educational experience designed to help students know, love, and practice that which is true, good, and excellent and prepare them to live purposefully and intelligently in the service of God and man.

High Meadows School

High Meadows students age three through 8th grade learn through experiential, immersive educational opportunities that foster a love of learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Children are given voice and choice in their school experience, while being challenged to stretch, grow, and realize their true potential.

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School

At Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, students find a community that knows them, supports them and inspires them to grow into their most confident, capable selves. Founded in 1959, HIES serves 1,400 students in Grades PK3–12 on a beautiful 43-acre campus just north of Chastain Park.

Holy Spirit Preparatory School

Holy Spirit Preparatory School is a classical Catholic school serving students 6 months-12th grade. Holy Spirit Prep seeks to enkindle in students the desire to pursue excellence in every endeavor they undertake and provide them with all the tools necessary to lead successful, rewarding lives.

The Howard School

Discover The Howard School in Atlanta, where a different approach makes all the difference for students with language-based learning differences. At The Howard School, they celebrate each child, transforming the learning experience and developing lifelong strengths.

Landmark Christian School

Landmark Christian School in Fairburn serves students from PK3 through 12th grade, investing in their spiritual, academic, and personal growth through engaging academics, Christ-centered values, and countless opportunities for discovery. Landmark’s mission is to inspire and equip every student to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Lovett

McGinnis Woods School

McGinnis Woods School offers a rich preschool through middle school education. The beautiful campus, located in Forsyth County includes a Nature Explore certified outdoor classroom. Instruction is hands-on, with a focus on STEM learning; classes are engaging and provide for differentiation and personalized attention.

Mill Springs Academy

Mill Springs Academy is a K–12 private school that empowers students with ADHD, learning differences, and those on the autism spectrum to discover their strengths and truly thrive. Through a hands-on, project-based learning approach, MSA blends academics with meaningful real-world application.

Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs and Vickery

Campuses at Sharon Springs and Vickery provide students with a Montessori education that opens minds and sharpens intellectual skills while nurturing confidence and independence. Working in a supportive environment with experienced educators, students ages 13 months-12 years receive the tools and resources to gain a world-class education.

Montessori Scholars Academy

Montessori Scholars Academy, located at 13100 Morris Road, is founded on the belief that every child is naturally curious and capable. The school is rooted in the authentic Montessori philosophy, which fosters independence, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning.

Montessori School at Emory

The Montessori School at Emory was founded more than 30 years ago and became accredited as a Montessori school in 1993. With more than 175 students ranging in age from 15 months-14 years, the school supports the whole child and prepares them for life through accredited, authentic, quality Montessori programs.

Mount Bethel Christian Academy

Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is the school of choice for Cobb families and beyond desiring a JK-12th Christcentered education. Through a relationship-centered approach to teaching, MBCA students are equipped to learn, lead, and serve. At MBCA, students are known and loved, and individual strengths are celebrated.

Mount Paran Christian School

Mount Pisgah Christian School

Mount Pisgah Christian School’s mission is to provide an outstanding college preparatory education grounded in Christian faith and values. The school is defined by a sense of belonging for families and students, with educational, spiritual and interpersonal growth central to its vision.

Mount Vernon School

North Cobb Christian School

Since its founding in 1983, NCCS remains true to providing an authentically Christian, academically excellent education in a unique family-centered environment. Today, over 1,250 students in K3-12th grade thrive with an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

OMNI International School

A language immersion school of excellence, OMNI’s rigorous academic curriculum is taught with a global perspective. A focus from PK2-3rd grade is a full immersion of the Asian (Japanese or Chinese) and English languages with Spanish integrated as a 3rd language beginning at kindergarten.

Pace Academy

Serving grades Pre-first-12, Pace strives to create prepared, confident citizens of the world. Children’s passions and strengths are developed through academics, athletics and the arts, while providing global perspectives in the classroom and an integrated experience after the bell rings. Pace students come to view the world through a global lens.

The Paideia School

Pinecrest Academy is a PreK3-12 Catholic school providing an atmosphere of academic excellence and critical thinking. Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Christian worldview, their whole-person approach helps children discover and develop their God-given gifts.

Pinecrest Academy

Pinecrest Academy is a PreK3-12 Catholic school providing an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking. Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Christian worldview, their whole-person educational approach helps children discover and develop their God-given gifts.

Porter Academy

At Porter Academy, each and every child ages 4-14 years has the potential to have a bright, successful future. Rather than creating a one-size-fits-all education model, the faculty focuses on creating a program that is tailored to each student’s specific academic, developmental, and social-emotional needs.

Sage School

Learning how to learn is one of the greatest gifts a child can receive. At Sage School, students K-grade 6 receive the tools and strategies to unlock the code of English language. Sage School provides individualized instruction to meet students’ needs in encoding, spelling, handwriting, written expression, vocabulary and reading comprehension.

Saint Francis School

The Schenck School

The Schenck School’s mission is to build a solid educational foundation for students with dyslexia and to develop their rich potential. Founded by David Schenck in 1959, The Schenck School is widely regarded as one of the top elementary schools in the U.S. for dyslexic students.

Springmont School

Springmont offers students 18 months through Middle School an authentic Montessori education. Individual, hands-on learning is focused not only on academics but also on social/emotional well-being inspires Springmont’s diverse and inclusive community of learners to become creative, independent thinkers.

The Swift School

Swift School offers a transformative, educational experience for kindergarten through eighth-grade students diagnosed with language learning differences, ADHD, or executive functioning challenges. With a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, Swift creates a personalized and immersive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Trinity School

Trinity School is Atlanta’s only elementary-only independent school and serves children age three-6th grade. Students enjoy small class sizes, low student-to-teacher ratios, state-of-the-art technology, and flexible indoor and outdoor learning spaces on a beautiful 43-acre campus.

The Waldorf School of Atlanta

The Waldorf School of Atlanta, based in Decatur, teaches a hands-on curriculum that is academically rigorous and grounded in artistic and practical work, nurturing students to become well-rounded individuals in the world. Serving PreK-grade 8.

The Walker School

Wesleyan School

The Wood Acres School

The Wood Acres School provides an exceptional, affordable private school experience for PreK2-8th grade. Wood Acres is known for its accelerated curriculum, integration of STEM and STEAM activities, and teaching Spanish as a second language. Situated on nine spacious acres, students enjoy daily recess and outside exploration along with academic rigor.