The Goddard School vs. The Children's School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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The Children's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Overview
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com. Learning for fun. Learning for life.
At The Children's School, we don't just educate minds, we ignite a lifelong love of learning.
Nestled in Atlanta's vibrant Midtown, our school is a progressive, child-centered learning community for curious minds from preschool to grade 8.
The years between 3 and 14 are a child's most formative years and hold the potential to spark a passion for exploration and discovery.
Instead of rote memorization, we craft engaging, play-based experiences that ignite your child's natural curiosity.
This isn't just about acquiring knowledge, it's about understanding the world around them and embracing the joy of learning.
Through hands-on projects and tailored learning journeys, your child won't simply be prepared for high school, they'll be equipped with a thirst for knowledge that propels them throughout life.
Imagine a place where learning feels like an adventure, a playground for the mind.
That's The Children's School. Here, your child will discover their strengths and be empowered to reach their full potential.
Grades Offered
NS-K
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia, Mild learning differences
Year Founded
2013
1970
Students Body
Total Students
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313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
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37%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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32
Pre-K Students
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31
Kindergarten Students
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28
Grade 1 Students
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44
Grade 2 Students
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24
Grade 3 Students
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30
Grade 4 Students
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30
Grade 5 Students
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26
Grade 6 Students
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27
Grade 7 Students
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24
Grade 8 Students
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17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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50 teachers
Average Class Size
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14
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:6
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(No dress code)
(No dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31 / Dec. 13 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$24,897
Tuition Notes
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Preschool program: $22,435 per year
Elementary program (K-grade 5): $25,238
Middle School (grades 6-8): $27,019
Admissions Director
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Pauline Jennett
Admissions Associate
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Alison Schers
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art Club, Baking & Cooking, Enrichment Programs, Extended Day, Minecraft, Reading Club, Robotics, Sports Club, STEAM Club, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Study Hall, TCS Jr. Players, TCS Players, TCS Players (Theater), TCS Voices, TCS Voices (Chorus), Urban Farming