Pace Academy

Pace Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
966 W Paces Ferry Rd NW,  Atlanta, GA
West Paces Neighborhood
4.8
3.1
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
$40,970

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
91%
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
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

#1 Best Private HS in Georgia
#1 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 109 Students
Emory University 67 Students
Vanderbilt University 66 Students
Wake Forest University 64 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 57 Students
University of Virginia 51 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 48 Students
Tulane University 47 Students
Duke University 46 Students
Yale University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 97 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Political Science and Government 39 Students
Biology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Communications 22 Students
Economics 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 60 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/11/2024
Pace Academy has been a perfect fit for our daughter. She started in 9th grade, once she graduated from her elementary/middle school. We were fortunate to have so many wonderful choices and chose Pace Academy over the other private and public school options. She has thrived academically, socially and athletically. We are sad that this is her last year at Pace Academy before leaving the nest for college. - Kelly Richman (Pace Parent of 2025 graduate)
5.0 Parent
9/27/2022
I currently have two children at Pace and they both have had an exceptional experience. Both my children are interested in different things (Art & Athletic Programing) and there is a place for both. The teachers have all been amazing. They lead with empathy, skill, and kindness. Each year each teacher made it priority to get to know my children. The friendships they have made have been incredible.
5.0 Parent
9/27/2022
We have attended Pace Academy for ten years and could not be more pleased with the culture, community, academics and extra-curricular activities. Pace excels because it has engaged administration and faculty and a parent community that loves creating opportunities for families to coalesce. We've made lifetime friendships here and our kids loved every single day of school.
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3.1 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/7/2026
We have had a wonderful experience with Pace for our rising 1st grader. She is thriving in an academically and socially supportive environment. The teachers are incredible, and the sense of community extends from K to 12 !
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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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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 $40,970. 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 $1,379,334. 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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