Athens Montessori School vs. Athens Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Athens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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School History
Overview
Athens Montessori School strives to impart a lifelong love of learning to its students, while teaching skills essential to continued refinement of the learning process.
In our carefully prepared enviornment, we expose each child to specifically designed materials and experiences which develop physical and social abilities as well as academic skills. Applications accepted year round.
As a coeducational college preparatory day school, Athens Academy seeks and admits students with a variety of talents from diverse social, economic, geographic and racial backgrounds.
Students should exhibit an interest in becoming part of a community that seeks excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and service.
In addition, parents should value a school community that promotes respect and integrity above all.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Year Founded
1978
1967
Students Body
Total Students
170 students
936 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
67
Kindergarten Students
20
33
Grade 1 Students
20
55
Grade 2 Students
20
55
Grade 3 Students
20
55
Grade 4 Students
15
55
Grade 5 Students
10
58
Grade 6 Students
10
65
Grade 7 Students
10
75
Grade 8 Students
10
78
Grade 9 Students
-
85
Grade 10 Students
-
85
Grade 11 Students
-
85
Grade 12 Students
-
85
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
119 teachers
Average Class Size
24
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Number of AP Classes
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18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:8
Average SAT score
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1249
Average ACT score
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27
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Dress code applies to Lower and Middle Schools)
(Dress code applies to Lower and Middle Schools)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$19,525
% on Financial Aid
7%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$7,000
Admissions Director
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Geoffrey Walton
Admissions Associate
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Mary Catherine Jernigan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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15
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Environmental Studies, Foreign Language, Music, Physical Education
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