The Joseph Sams School is located in Fayetteville, Georgia and currently serves children from several Georgia counties.
The school provides intense educational training as well as speech and language therapy for its students.
The goal of the programs offered at The Joseph Sams School is to support and educate individuals to become productive members of society and experience greater independence in life.
We maintain a strong relationship with school families and have extensive support from parents and community members.
Our staff also offers consultative services to outside programs developing similar strategies, works with private therapists and physicians, and offers one-on-one tutoring.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Amy Murray
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ASPIRE, Explorers, Girl Scouts
Arts and Music Programs:
Chime Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading
ASPIRE, Explorers, Girl Scouts
Arts and Music Programs:
Chime Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Joseph Sams School?
The application deadline for The Joseph Sams School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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