Downtown Academy vs. Athens Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Downtown Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Athens Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Overview
Downtown Academy serves 46 students in grades Kindergarten-5, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS) and the Institute for Independent Education.
The student:teacher of Downtown Academy is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
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
K-5
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Year Founded
n/a
1967
Students Body
Total Students
46 students
936 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
67
Kindergarten Students
11
33
Grade 1 Students
14
55
Grade 2 Students
7
55
Grade 3 Students
8
55
Grade 4 Students
6
55
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
-
65
Grade 7 Students
-
75
Grade 8 Students
-
78
Grade 9 Students
-
85
Grade 10 Students
-
85
Grade 11 Students
-
85
Grade 12 Students
-
85
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
119 teachers
Number of AP Classes
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1249
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
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
n/a
$19,525
% on Financial Aid
n/a
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$7,000
Admissions Director
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Geoffrey Walton
Admissions Associate
n/a
Mary Catherine Jernigan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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15
Sports
n/a