Pace Academy

Pace Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
966 W Paces Ferry Rd NW,  Atlanta, GA
West Paces Neighborhood
4.7
2.8
1,120 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Located on the northern portion of West Paces in the lavish Buckhead community, Pace Academy prides itself on prepping students for college and life as a citizen in a connected world. Pace Academy teaches grades K-12, and the private school has been a beacon to the community since 1958. The Kam Memar Lower School teaches K-5 science, design thinking, music and robotics. Garcia Middle School teaches grades 6-8 and has state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs. The Arthur M. Blank Family Upper School teaches grades 9-12 and has a library, labs and an academic resource center with a college counseling suite. With intuitive academics, a robotics program and athletics like football, basketball, tennis and soccer, your child is ready for the next step in life at Pace Academy.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$34,385

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
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
165
Full Time Teachers
157
Part Time Teachers
8
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
700
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
86%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
74.6%
Black
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic
3.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Private HS in Georgia
#3 Best Private K12 Schools in Georgia
#4 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 113 Students
Emory University 67 Students
Vanderbilt University 67 Students
Wake Forest University 66 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 57 Students
University of Virginia 52 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 51 Students
Duke University 48 Students
Tulane University 48 Students
Yale University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 99 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Biology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students
Economics 22 Students
Communications 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 60 Reviews
3.0 Freshman
5/19/2024
It's a good school for preparing for college. Academics are rigorous and there are some very dedicated and engaging teachers. The social atmosphere can be pretty suffocating and homework load is insanely hard though.
5.0 Parent
9/14/2023
Both my kids have been at Pace since pre-first. They are now a freshman and a junior in the high school. We have had a great experience throughout these years. Anytime we had any concern, the faculty and administrators have been responsive and guided us in the right direction. They pay close attention to each student and help them prepare for the future. If you are looking for your child to be in a loving environment with excellent education, Pace Academy is the place for you.
5.0 Parent
6/27/2023
The school is academically rigorous and challenging, but they also provide a lot of support for the students. We've had a very good experience at the school. The school has been supportive in every way that we've needed and asked them. They faculty and administration have built a culture of high expectations and achievement and that has allowed our daughter to grow and flourish during her high school years.
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2.8 6 Reviews
5.0 student
10/10/2024
It is one of the best schools in Buckhead. The children are amazing and respectful, while the teachers are truly amazing at their job. The students learn so much. There are also many opportunities for leadership and skill building in this environment. They never cease to make everyone feel welcome a...
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1.0 teacher
9/5/2022
Toxic work culture and horrific leadership. This past school year (2021-22), 1/4 of elementary teachers resigned. Although the administration claims that the resignations resulted from the Pandemic / Great Resignation, it is untrue. Many teachers departed before the end of the school year due to unb...
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4.0 other
7/13/2021
Academically, Pace is a suburb school. I attend 6-12 and believe nearly every teacher changed my life and got me to the point I was today. The extracurricular programs were strong and kept students involved after school. My only reason for including 4 stars would be that socially, Pace isn't necessa...
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1.0 other
3/2/2017
I was bullied ever single day of middle school, the teachers all knew and never did anything. I'm high school when it persisted my dean told me to avoid the bullies. Pace is not a safe learning environment. I went from high As to Cs because of Pace. I now suffer from depression and anxiety, all link...
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Pace Academy

Pace Academy is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 966 W Paces Ferry Rd NW in Atlanta, GA. Annual tuition is $34,385. The school has a total enrollment of 1,120 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Pace Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,335,924. Discover additional schools in the area, like Atlanta Girls School, The Westminster Schools, The Lovett School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pace Academy.

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