MIS is a K-12 school that is home to highly gifted and inquisitive learners who thrive in classrooms where critical thinking and collaboration drive complex problem solving. Our diverse and creative students engage in a world bigger than themselves.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,000
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Midtown International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2013
Student Body
Total Students
150 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1420
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on whether students are in elementary, middle, or high school.
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
65%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Head of School
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, E-Sports, Etiquette, Fitness, Flag Football, Karate, Key Club International, National Honor Society, Soccer Club, STEM, Story Telling on Camera, Theatre, Ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess
Art Club, E-Sports, Etiquette, Fitness, Flag Football, Karate, Key Club International, National Honor Society, Soccer Club, STEM, Story Telling on Camera, Theatre, Ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess
School Notes
Midtown International School Highlights
So what happens in a school designed for such curious, globally-minded learners?
NO ONE WAITS TO LEARN
- Problem Based Learning - MIS students use research, inquiry, and collaboration to design and evaluate solutions to open-ended global problems with no easy answers. Students tackle the world's challenges: debating censorship, drafing constitutions for imaginary countries, addressing erosion issues on campus with Trees Atlanta, and much more. Classes of 12 students (maximum class size) create a learning environment where everyone is challenged and supported.
- Collaboration - Our students dream big and accomplish feats beyond their years. They work together toward goals none of them could accomplish alone, learning the value of teamwork, and understanding when - and when not - to take the lead.
- MIS Mindset - Surrounded by their cognitive peers and equally curious teachers, the MIS student realizes that learning isn't confined to a school, but is a lifelong quest to make meaning, forge relationships, solve problems, and affect change. We firmly believe that intelligence is potential that can be cultivated, developed, and built upon every day. Growth mindset pervades the classroom experience for both students and teachers at MIS.
So what happens in a school designed for such curious, globally-minded learners?
NO ONE WAITS TO LEARN
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Midtown International School cost?
Midtown International School's tuition is approximately $24,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Midtown International School?
The acceptance rate of Midtown International School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Midtown International School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Georgia with low acceptance rates.
What is Midtown International School's ranking?
Midtown International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Highest average SAT score and Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Midtown International School?
The application deadline for Midtown International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Midtown International School located?
Midtown International School is located in the Lavista Park neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other private schools located in Lavista Park.
School Reviews
5 6/3/2022
We have been at MIS since it opened, and my kids feel so lucky to be learning there. The classes are small so attention is individualized. The staff truly knows and cares about my children. My kids feel safe, respected, challenged, and cherished. And they get to go on independence-building, eye-opening, amazingly fun trips every year! It will be their only school until they graduate!
5 3/8/2022
We came to MIS five years ago because of its pledge that "no one waits to learn." They've kept that commitment, working with us creatively to provide challenging courses for our gifted children. The teachers are exceptional and exceptionally committed to engaging gifted children. We love the diversity of the school and faculty, and we appreciate the support for social and emotional development as well as academics. We also love the opportunities for international travel that are back after being paused for covid. We hope the high school especially will keep growing, but accept that our kids' peer groups are smaller than at other schools as the flip side of having small classes and individual engagement from teachers. As our older son begins looking at colleges, the dedicated college counseling they provide is also a huge plus.
5 2/27/2022
Our experience at M.I.S has been mostly great, my child has attended for 6 years and it feels like a home away from home. The teachers are truly invested in my daughter`s education and her growth as a well-rounded global citizen. I love M.I.S because of the smaller class sizes, and adjustments made as needed to meet my child`s needs. The head of school and staff are very knowledgeable about the complexities of our children including the different ways they learn. There is a strong parent association that works closely with the school and both parties are dedicated to the school`s success. Children have the opportunity to travel to great places such as France, Spain, Peru, Guatemala, and other countries. This gives them opportunities to practice the languages they are taught at MIS and create relationships with families around the world. Younger students take trips to Savannah, Washington D.C., and other exciting cities. It's a smaller school but it will have a big impact on your child's life.
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