Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter School

Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
1402 Austin Dr,  Decatur, GA
2.2
562 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Dekalb Preparatory Academy is located on Austin Drive in Decatur, Georgia, and serves the neighborhood of Belvedere Park. This public charter school serves almost 600 students in kindergarten through eighth grade and has an average class size of around 13 students. Dekalb Preparatory Academy implements Gold Standard project-based learning which involves research-based teaching approaches and project design elements and instructional practices for the classroom. Dekalb Prep also offers a wide array of special programs—their Audio/Video Communications Program teaches students the skills needed for the production process for television, film, commercials, and other media productions. With their literacy program, Dekalb Prep takes an intimate approach to support the students’ needs in reading, writing and comprehension by providing support for students with help from their literacy coach, literacy specialist and certified teachers. They also have a health and wellness program that focuses on nutrition education and physical activity. The school also offers a number of clubs and activities including STEM Club, volleyball, basketball, football, Junior Beta club, dance and cheer, and a DIY club. Dekalb Preparatory Academy has made a ton of academic progress in recent years and has been recognized as one of the schools with the biggest increase in performance in the state of Georgia for college readiness. As the school evolves, the students and faculty will continue to follow their vision of creating an academically rigorous, educationally creative, culturally relevant and engaging learning environment.

School Details

Head of School
Christopher Estes
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
39%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
1.7%
State Average
15.6%
Science
8.1%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
575:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Black
95%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/30/2025
This school doesn’t care about the children’s safety or if they learn anything. They just want a check. Let something go wrong, everybody covers it up and gives you the run around!
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1.0 parent
5/21/2025
Do not send your children here; the front office staff is extremely rude and difficult. The teachers lack passion. They have young teachers fighting on premises. Honestly, this school needs to be shut down!
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1.0 other
7/29/2022
Teachers! Save your time and peace of mind as long as Wanda Brooks Long is involved with this school it will not prosper. She is a evil woman.
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4.0 parent
10/8/2019
Teachers work well with parents. I am very satisfied
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Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter School

Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Decatur, GA, in the Belvedere Park neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 562 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $835,825. Discover additional schools in the area, like Towers High School, Columbia High School, Clarkston High School, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter School.

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