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.
Paideia School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
1509 Ponce De Leon Ave NE,
Atlanta, GA
1,023
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Paul Bianchi
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$31,500
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.74
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
146
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Full Time Teachers
129
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Part Time Teachers
17
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
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Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
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Number of AP Courses
6
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
51.7%
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Male
48.3%
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White
59.6%
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Black
12.9%
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Two or more races
10.5%
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Asian
8.5%
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Hispanic
8.2%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#5
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Georgia
#5
Best Private HS in Georgia
#5
Best Private K12 Schools in Georgia
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia
141 Students
Emory University
89 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology
80 Students
Vanderbilt University
52 Students
Georgia State University
46 Students
Tulane University
45 Students
New York University
44 Students
Brown University
43 Students
Stanford University
41 Students
Washington University in St. Louis
38 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
66 Students
Psychology
51 Students
Biology
37 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
34 Students
Political Science and Government
29 Students
English
29 Students
Economics
28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
23 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
Environmental Science
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/6/2024
God this school sucked. Went here for high school and it had really bad issues for POC and the year I left my POC friends also left because the school was racist. They don't cater to what are actually are problems just what white people think are problems of non white people. I dont want to be seperated and told how much my culture suffered and was oppressed I want to be told how our people were uplifting and impactful.
6/17/2024
The Paideia School is an excellent place to prepare for the college environment. The workload given to students and the open environment ensure that all Paideia students have what they need to be ready for higher education.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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...
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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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Shady Side Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Deepdene Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Mason Mill Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Rutledge Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Springdale Park
- Trails
- Playground
O.L. Adams Park
Oak Grove Park
Brightwood Park
Heaton Park
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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 3.74, 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 $1,107,194. 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.