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The Friends School Of Atlanta

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Private, Friends Grades PK, KG-8

192

Students ?

6.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

862 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30030-4159

(404) 373-8746

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

African American:

22.4%

Two or more races:

9.9%

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

While tuition is similar to other independent schools in Atlanta it offers far less music, arts, language education and interdisciplinary options. Staffing is inconsistent. More resources and curricular options are available in Atlanta public schools. Close Quote

Schools Near The Friends School Of Atlanta

School	Students/Teachers	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
The Friends School Of Atlanta	Private, Friends	PK, KG-8	862 Columbia Dr	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 373-8746	174	39	3.8	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
The Waldorf School Of Atlanta	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-8	827 Kirk Rd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 527-4298	217	36	5.3	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Montessori Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	189 Sams St Ste A	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 320-0400
Academe Of The Oaks	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	146 New St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 405-2173	80	8	10.0	46 (57.5%)	19 (23.8%)	9 (11.3%)	6 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
The Hirsch Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	K-8	705 S Candler St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 378-9706	23	12	1.9	16 (69.6%)	4 (17.4%)	3 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community	Private, Presbyterian	PK-K	205 Sycamore St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 378-1770	97	4	3.0	8 (8.2%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Global Village Project	Private, Nonsectarian, Girls	6-8	205 Sycamore St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 371-0107	39	8	5.0	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (97.4%)
Decatur 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergar	Private, Methodist	PK-K	312 Sycamore St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 377-5784
Threshold Community Program	Private, Nonsectarian	8-12	3516 Covington Hwy	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	(404) 308-8548	14	17	.8	9 (64.3%)	3 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)
The Ferguson School	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	K-3	308 Clairemont Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(678) 221-4602	12	1	8.5	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Friends School Of Atlanta

How many students attend The Friends School Of Atlanta?

In the 2019-20 school year, 192 students attended The Friends School Of Atlanta.

What is the racial makeup of The Friends School Of Atlanta?

Students at The Friends School Of Atlanta are 48% White, 22% African American, 10% Two or more races, 10% Not Specified, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

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School								Students/Teachers											Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
The Friends School Of Atlanta	Private, Friends	PK, KG-8	862 Columbia Dr	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 373-8746	174	39	3.8		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
The Waldorf School Of Atlanta	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-8	827 Kirk Rd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 527-4298	217	36	5.3		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Montessori Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	189 Sams St Ste A	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 320-0400
Academe Of The Oaks	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	146 New St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 405-2173	80	8	10.0		46 (57.5%)	19 (23.8%)	9 (11.3%)	6 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
The Hirsch Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	K-8	705 S Candler St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 378-9706	23	12	1.9		16 (69.6%)	4 (17.4%)	3 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community	Private, Presbyterian	PK-K	205 Sycamore St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 378-1770	97	4	3.0		8 (8.2%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Global Village Project	Private, Nonsectarian, Girls	6-8	205 Sycamore St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 371-0107	39	8	5.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (97.4%)
Decatur 1st United Methodist Preschool & Kindergar	Private, Methodist	PK-K	312 Sycamore St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(404) 377-5784
Threshold Community Program	Private, Nonsectarian	8-12	3516 Covington Hwy	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	(404) 308-8548	14	17	.8		9 (64.3%)	3 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)
The Ferguson School	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	K-3	308 Clairemont Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	(678) 221-4602	12	1	8.5		0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)