Paideia School

Paideia School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1509 Ponce De Leon Ave NE,  Atlanta, GA
4.2
2.6
1,023 Students
A+
Niche Grade
The private, independent Paideia School provides over 900 children in kindergarten through 12th grade an education tailored to individual abilities, learning styles and interests while encompassing academics, arts, athletics and leadership. The word Paideia comes from ancient Greece and refers to a child's complete education incorporating intellectual, artistic and social elements. The Paideia School has stayed committed to this concept for 50 years. The school ranks high for student performance. Recently, 13% of seniors were named National Merit semi-finalists. Paideia provides the core curriculum required of all schools and more. Advanced Placement courses span biology, chemistry, physics, statistics and calculus. The STEAM curriculum includes computer modeling, electronics, 3D printing, mechanics, robotics and astrophysics. Classes in diseases and the modern world, oceanography and coding for computer games are also popular. In Paideia's urban agriculture program, students not only learn how to grow crops and raise animals but study food security, sustainability and the environment. Art classes go beyond drawing, painting, orchestra and acting. Students can take courses in clothing design, jazz, playwriting, standup, digital design and photography. Award-winning authors also come to speak or give webinars. Athletic facilities encompass swimming, track, baseball, soccer, tennis and more.

School Details

Head of School
Paul Bianchi
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$31,500

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
146
Full Time Teachers
129
Part Time Teachers
17
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
33
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
6
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
83.3%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.4%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
<1%

School Rankings

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

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 137 Students
Emory University 84 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 79 Students
Vanderbilt University 54 Students
New York University 47 Students
Georgia State University 46 Students
Brown University 43 Students
Tulane University 42 Students
Stanford University 41 Students
University of Southern California 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 58 Students
Psychology 53 Students
Biology 36 Students
English 31 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 31 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Economics 23 Students
Environmental Science 23 Students
Computer Science 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 66 Reviews
1.0 Alum
12/6/2024
Not usually the type of person to comment on reviews but this school has problems. I attended this school for a year before transferring. The school is super fake and literally there was a WHITE TEACHER who said the N word in two classes... Problems.
5.0 Parent
11/17/2023
This is a magical school. My children have attended two other independent schools prior to Paideia and they both agree this is the happiest they've ever been. They learn a ton AND are filled with joy when they learn!
4.0 Sophomore
10/19/2023
I started in the 6th grade. When COVID hit the school immediately transferred to online school. I had trouble in middle school because there was very little academic rigor. I struggled with the same problem as a freshman, but this year (sophomore year) has been great. I am challenged but not over stressed and I really like my classes.
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2.6 17 Reviews
1.0 teacher
5/15/2025
My experience at the Paideia elementary school was deeply disappointing and, at times, distressing. The pay was low, and the overall environment was chaotic, unstructured, and unsafe. There were no clear rules, boundaries, or consistent behavioral expectations for students. Children were often left...
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1.0 student
4/2/2025
My time at paideia was easily the worst i spent in school. The school claims to foster a space for POC but in reality its just white overload and the minority kids like myself were separated and the curriculum focus was not on uplifting POC but just lecturing white people it sucked. In an ideal worl...
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1.0 parent
12/6/2024
I was deeply disappointed in The Paideia School. Although the school’s reputation for progressive education initially attracted our family, what we experienced was far the opposite of inclusive. My child often felt isolated and unheard when issues of race arose in class discussions. For a school tha...
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1.0 parent
4/29/2024
I wish I could give this school more than 1 star but I cannot.We have a young child who we adopted after being in foster care for 3 years. When we met with the school we talked about how we wanted him to be in a faith based school to have stability, structure and security. We were assured the school...
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Paideia School

Paideia School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1509 Ponce De Leon Ave NE in Atlanta, in the Druid Hills neighborhood. Annual tuition is $31,500. The school has a total enrollment of 1,023 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Paideia School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $564,534. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ben Franklin Academy, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, The New School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paideia School.

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