Established in 1950, The Howard School offers roughly 250 students an education from K-12 that promises to help them discover the joy of learning. Bringing a non-traditional approach, the school aims to celebrate each learner’s strengths by providing a program that targets language-based learning disabilities.
With its student-run conferences, a focus on life skills like time management and organization, and innovative classes such as American Sign Language, The Howard School prepares its students for a lifetime of opportunity and empowerment. Traditional disciplines, as well as national and state education standards, still have a place here. Interdisciplinary teaching teams collaborate in an effort to bring a well-rounded curriculum to all students, with the ultimate purpose of fostering critical thinkers who are advocates for their own learning process.
Although it is nestled within the Upper Westside neighborhood, The Howard School serves the greater Atlanta area, as it is a private institution and the only one of its kind within the city. The campus is situated on 16 acres of woodlands overlooking the historic Howell’s Mill. Just around the corner on Howell Mill Road, you will find many notable eateries fit for an after-school treat.
The Howard School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
1192 Foster St NW,
Atlanta, GA
School Details
Students
294
Head of School
Marifred Cilella
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$43,810
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
110
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average ACT
26
Math
22
English
26
Reading
29
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
56.8%
Male
43.2%
White
72.8%
Black
15.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Special Education Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University
8 Students
University of Georgia
7 Students
Georgia College & State University
7 Students
Kennesaw State University
6 Students
College of Charleston
6 Students
Auburn University
4 Students
Georgia Southern University
4 Students
Berry College
4 Students
Savannah College of Art and Design
4 Students
Oglethorpe University
4 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
5 Students
Political Science and Government
5 Students
Communications
3 Students
History
3 Students
Computer Science
2 Students
Engineering
2 Students
Economics
2 Students
Computer Software Engineering
2 Students
Drama and Theatre Production
2 Students
Art History
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/24/2025
my experience at the howard school has had its ups and downs although i think they do a good job with preparing students for their nexts steps with specialized support. There are flaws within the student life and education they make it out as since you have dyslexia they can treat you differently.
7/19/2024
Our experience at The Howard School has been a game changer for our child. They have created a learning environment that has helped bring back her confidence and eagerness to learn and be a part of the school community.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/12/2025
Horrible school and it was NEVER a great school. They did not accommodate my disability well at all!!!!! I’m homeschooling if I have children.
6/30/2025
A good thing the HS principal left about a year ago, because he treated teachers terribly, which in turn create low morale.
8/1/2024
I would not recommend you send your child here if you are interested in education.It was once a great school but in the past 2 years it has collapsed due to a lack of leadership and accountability. The school pushes an agenda that you may or may not like. Even as a "neutral" in all things; I have se...
11/15/2023
The wifi is so bad because they use a signal blocker and limit our phone usage. One day I had to call somebody about a job opportunity and because of the blocker, I wasn't able to get the job.
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Mary Leigh Lanser
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58 Total Sales
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$490,000 Price
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EXP Realty, LLC.
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86 Total Sales
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$220K - $575K Price Range
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16 Total Sales
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Ostenson Real Estate Group, LLC.
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19 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$644,000 Price
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Adrienne Anderson
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Virtual Properties Realty.com
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60 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$290,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$112K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
51
Average Home Value
$317,608
Median Lot Size
9,365 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Average Household Income
$93,418
% of College Grads
40.3%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
1,590 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
96.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- 5th to 11th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Centennial Olympic Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Community Center
Robert W. Woodruff Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
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The Howard School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 1192 Foster St NW in Atlanta, GA. Annual tuition is $43,810. The school has a total enrollment of 294 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 3:1. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 26. The average home value in this area is $317,608. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, The New School, St Nicholas Orthodox Academy, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Howard School.