Athens Academy

Athens Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1281 Spartan Ln,  Athens, GA
4.5
3.2
884 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John C. Thorsen
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$20,985

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
162
Full Time Teachers
148
Part Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
96%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
83.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
2.3%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS For Stem in Georgia
#6 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Georgia
#7 Best Private HS in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 163 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 59 Students
Auburn University 48 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 46 Students
University of Virginia 41 Students
Clemson University 41 Students
Vanderbilt University 36 Students
Emory University 34 Students
Wake Forest University 31 Students
Furman University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 62 Students
Biology 34 Students
Engineering 26 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Marketing 17 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 89 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/8/2025
My kid has been at Athens Academy for eight years now, and we couldn't imagine her anywhere else. The strong relationships she has developed with teachers and classmates have been amazing. She has been supported and challenged consistently from day one. She's got a few years left before graduation, and we're really confident that Athens Academy will prepare her to get into a great college and do well once she's there.
5.0 Parent
6/11/2024
My children are Athens Academy graduates. I was happy when they were students there (K-12), and I am happier as I see them thrive in college building on the foundation they built at AA.
5.0 Works Here
6/10/2024
Great students and talented teachers. Great preparation for college and life beyond. Community of learners.
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3.2 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/17/2023
Not worth your money. This school should be closely investigated! They do not care for children in the Upper School, especially administrators.
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5.0 parent
2/15/2014
Athens Academy is a very unique, accepting place with a wonderful learning environment. Unlike the stereotype I hear all the time, this school is not all "rich kids." My family, never wealthy, has been struggling financially, but we believe so strongly in this school that we continued to invest in o...
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5.0 parent
2/15/2014
This school is outstanding. When I see a rare, negative review, I assume the writer either could not get in or could not maintain the level of academic rigor that is required to succeed here. A high number of teachers here have advanced degrees, and some of the science teachers are involved in resea...
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5.0 parent
10/20/2013
Athens Academy is top notch in being academically challenging and producing high achievers who are well rounded athletically, artistically, and dramatically. My child is in high school and we have not encountered any issues with sex or drugs. In fact there are several opportunities for students to p...
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Athens Academy

Athens Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1281 Spartan Ln in Athens, GA. Annual tuition is $20,985. The school has a total enrollment of 884 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Athens Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.78, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westminster Christian Academy, Prince Ave Christian School, St. Joseph Catholic Parish School, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Athens Academy.

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