The New 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 Atlanta School, Inc is a private, intown school educating pre-school, kindergarten, elementary and middle school students.
Our curriculum integrates all disciplines through unit topics. The Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math and Language Arts are all taught in a meaningful context that is driven by the interests and needs of the children.
All skills are individualized so each child is working at the appropriate level.
Art, music, drama, and movement experiences are integrated throughout the units of study.
Field trips and outdoor experiences are also coordinated to extend classroom learning.
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
9-12
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
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
1986
1970
Students Body
Total Students
106 students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
37%
Students by Grade
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
-
30
Grade 4 Students
-
30
Grade 5 Students
7
26
Grade 6 Students
-
27
Grade 7 Students
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24
Grade 8 Students
8
17
Grade 9 Students
32
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Grade 10 Students
22
-
Grade 11 Students
19
-
Grade 12 Students
18
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
50 teachers
Average Class Size
12
14
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
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
$10,800
$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
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2
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Admissions Director
Joy Ward
Pauline Jennett
Admissions Associate
Jennifer Garey
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