At A Glance

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (HIES) is Atlanta’s only comprehensive Episcopal school, offering a challenging college prep curriculum, intertwined with dynamic fine arts, athletics, and community service programs for more than 1,360 students, from 3 years old through their senior

At the forefront of computer technology, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School boasts a one-to-one laptop program in grades 5 through 12 and iPads for young students. A new science and math building, opening for the 2015–16 school year, will feature state-of-the-art robotics and print, online, and broadcast journalism suites.

Founded on the Episcopal education tradition of inclusion, scholarly exploration, and respect for self and others, HIES prepares students not only for the next step in their academic careers, but also for success and satisfaction in all areas of their lives. Students develop strong foundations to address life’s challenges while pursuing personal goals and gaining valuable experience in the areas that most interest them.

Grade Levels

K-12

Academics

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School is the largest Episcopal parish day school in the United States, a fully accredited, college-preparatory day school for 3-year-olds through 12th grade.

Tuition

• PK3 (5-Day) – $12,620
• PK4 & K-Prep – $16,370
• Kindergarten – $25,290
• Lower School (1st – 5th Grades) – $25,940
• Middle School (6th – 8th Grades) – $30,530
• Upper School (9th – 12th Grades) – $30,530

At A Glance

Holy Spirit Preparatory School stands as one of Atlanta’s most respectable & highly accomplished Catholic schools. The Preschool, Lower School and Upper Schools offer students an exceptional education with a valuable focus on theological studies. The high school is distinguished by small class sizes (usually under 15), strong classical academics and high-level theological courses.

Holy Spirit Prep maintains an environment of order and discipline for each student. The “House System,” is their valuable point system tool, according to academic achievement and school service, helping each student achieve their fullest potential. Recently a senior student, Meredith Jones, earned perfect scores on both the ACT and the SAT at her first sittings for both.

Grade Levels

Pre-K through 12

Academics

Academic programs are unashamedly geared to average and above average college-bound students while our personalization, small class sizes, complimentary tutorials and honors and advanced placement programs ensure that every one of our students can find an appropriate level of academic rigor and success.

Tuition

• Preschool Programs: from $2,900 to $16,005
• K- 5th: $19,710
• 6th-8th: $21,790
• 9th-12th: $24,780

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The beautiful Pace Academy campus stands among Buckhead’s finest and most historical homes. Since its founding in 1958, the school has established itself as one of the most respected private schools in Atlanta.

While showing enormous growth and advancement throughout its years – including the grand opening of the new Arthur M. Blank Upper School, this fine institution has fiercely honored its commitment to remain a small, family school. Furthermore, having cultivated many prominent Alumni, Pace Academy holds true to its mission of creating prepared, confident world citizens.

Grade Levels

K-12th

Academics

“We strive to create an innovative learning environment through collaboration, challenging and inclusive curriculum, outstanding teaching and co-curricular offerings.”

Tuition

• Lower School (Pre First-fifth): $28,460
• Middle and Upper Schools (sixth-12th): $32,760

At A Glance

Established by Elliott Galloway in 1969, The Galloway School serves a diverse student body located in the Chastain Park neighborhood.

“We know that children will learn only if they want to learn, so we pay attention and find that thing that gives them the desire to know.”  ~Elliot Galloway, Founder

Galloway is philosophically grounded and learner-focused, where students ages 3 through grade 12 develop an abiding love for learning. Preparing students to live successfully as enlightened citizens in a changing world, Galloway embraces diversity, insists upon common decency, and fosters human dignity.
Through innovation, enthusiasm, and high expectations, Galloway draws students joyfully into learning and cultivates the intrinsic curiosity and unrepeatable talents of each individual.

Grade Levels

Pre-K through 12th

Academics

Project-based curriculum with experiential learning at every level. Upper Learning includes 16 AP courses.

Tuition

• Pre-Kindergarten – $17,500
• Kindergarten-Fourth – $25,625
• Middle Learning (fifth – eighth) – $28,075
• Upper Learning (ninth – 12th) – $29,950

At A Glance

The Lovett School is an independent, coeducational day school serving children from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school was established in 1926 by Mrs. Eva Edwards Lovett, an innovative educator who emphasized the development of the whole child.

She began the school with just 20 boys and girls in Grades 1-3 at a former home, now Lovett has more than 1,550 students from 78 different zip codes and 11 counties in the metropolitan area. Today, Lovett’s founding vision of a progressive education rooted in learning, character, and community is continually affirmed.

Grade Levels

K through 12th

Academics

School info

Tuition

• Kindergarten-Grade 5: $27,675
• Grades 6-12: $32,130

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The Westminster Schools have maintained a rich reputation among Buckhead’s premier Christian, independent day schools for the last 60 years. From academia to community outreach to competitive sports, every facet of the student’s experience is considered in relation to the quality and manner in which education lends to post-secondary success.

Grade Levels

Pre-1st through 12th

Academics

“Our curriculum from pre-first through Upper School is designed to meet the demands of Atlanta’s most curious and motivated minds. Classes here incorporate experiential and service learning as well as character development.”

Tuition

• Pre-First through 5th: $28,520
• Sixth through 12th: $32,700

At A Glance

From kindergarten fundamentals to middle school global connections of self and society, Trinity School provides an exceptional academic experience. The school equips students to pursue excellence with a rigorous academic curriculum and a foundation of Judeo-Christian ethics. About 630 students partake in pursuing academic excellence with a student/teacher ratio of <6:1. Trinity School strengthens the curiosity, creativity, and talents of each child, thereby fostering a lifetime of learning.

Grade Levels

Pre-K through 6th

Academics

“Trinity School creates a community of learners in a diverse and distinctly elementary-only environment, in which each child develops the knowledge, skills, and character to achieve his or her unique potential as a responsible, productive, and compassionate member of the School and greater community.”

Tuition

• Early Learners: $19,350
• Pre-K & Kindergarten: $25,400
• First-Sixth Grade: $28,550