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List Of Private Schools In Atlanta
This is a list of notable private schools in Atlanta: Atlanta proper Atlanta Girls' School*Atlanta International School * Atlanta Speech School *The Galloway School *Holy Innocents' Episcopal School *Holy Spirit Preparatory School * The Howard School *The Lovett SchoolMidtown International School*Pace Academy * Trinity School *The Paideia School * The Schenck School *The Westminster Schools Atlanta metropolitan area *Atlanta Jewish Academy in Sandy Springs and Doraville *Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell *Brandon Hall School in Sandy Springs *Eagle's Landing Christian Academy in McDonough * The Epstein School in Sandy Springs *Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross *Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Sandy Springs *Lyndon Academy in Woodstock * Marist School in Dunwoody * McGinnis Woods Country Day School in Alpharetta *Mount Vernon Presbyterian School in Sandy Springs *Mount Pisgah Christian School in John's Creek *Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High Scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Private School
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Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia and an inner ring suburb of Atlanta. The city's population was 108,080 at the 2020 census, making it Georgia's seventh-largest city. It is the site of several corporate headquarters, including UPS, Newell Brands, Inspire Brands, Focus Brands, Cox Enterprises, and Mercedes-Benz USA's corporate offices. History Human settlement in the area can be traced back to approximately 400 CE, when Native Americans forged three trails to better access the area's freshwater springs. In the 16th century, the Creek Muskogee tribe settled the area, where they remained until the early 1800s, when they were forced out of the area due to the discovery of gold. In 1821, the federal government held a number of land lotteries in the area, resulting in the purchase of land in present-day Sandy Springs and its subsequent settlement. The Austin-Johnson House, the oldest existing unaltered house, was built in 1842 on what is now Johnson Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marist High School (Georgia)
Marist School is a private Catholic school located in Brookhaven, Georgia, United States, north of the city of Atlanta. Founded in 1901, it is operated independently of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. History Marist School was founded by the Society of Mary (Marists) in 1901, opening its doors on October 2 of that year. The school originated as the boys' military school Marist College High School, and was located in a three-story schoolhouse on Ivy Street, now called Peachtree Center Avenue, in downtown Atlanta. In the 1940s, while it was a military school, the boys wore a blue military uniform with a soft cap, and performed a marching drill routine on the field, which was next to the school and in front of the Sacred Heart Catholic School. Notable alumni * Cecil Alexander, Atlanta architect (attended freshman through junior years) * Paul V. Applegarth, first chief executive officer of Millennium Challenge Corporation (class of 1964) * Bret Baier - Fox News correspondent, host ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodstock, Georgia
Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The population was 33,039 as of 2019 according to the US Census Bureau. Originally a stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, Woodstock is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The city was the tenth fastest-growing suburb in the United States in 2007. History The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Woodstock as a town in 1897. The community derives its name from ''Woodstock'', an 1826 novel by Walter Scott. The Woodstock Depot was built in 1912 by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad as the town grew. The line transported cotton, rope, and other agricultural products, as well as passengers. Passenger service ended in 1949. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodstock has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.92%, is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 35,065 people, 12,878 households, and 8,464 families residing in the city. 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyndon Academy
Lyndon Academy is a private international college preparatory school located in the southeast portion of Cherokee County in the Woodstock, Georgia, area near Marietta and Atlanta, in the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori .... Its advanced college preparatory program is designed to educate the whole student. Starting in kindergarten, students study in multiple languages daily, advance in mathematics, engage in science projects, use technology, participate in the arts, become active citizens, participate in clubs, and compete in athletics. They perform concerts every semester. As of the 2015–2016 school year, Lyndon Academy offers grades kindergarten through 12th grade. Lyndon Academy is accredited by SACS-CASI, which is an accreditation division of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norcross, Georgia
Norcross is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The population as of the 2010 census was 9,116, while in 2020 the population was 17,209. It is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metropolitan statistical area. History Norcross was chartered as a town on October 26, 1870. The community was named for Jonathan Norcross, a former Atlanta Mayor and railroad official. Geography Norcross is located in western Gwinnett County at (33.9386, -84.2086). It is bordered to the north by the city of Peachtree Corners. Interstate 85 forms the southern boundary of the city, with access from Exits 99 (Jimmy Carter Boulevard), 101 (Indian Trail Lilburn Road), and 102 (Georgia State Route 378). Downtown Atlanta is to the southwest via I-85. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Norcross has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.25%, is water. Transportation Major roads * U.S. Route 23 * Interstate 85 * State Route 140 * State Route ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greater Atlanta Christian School
Greater Atlanta Christian School is a private Christian school located in Norcross, Georgia, United States. Notable alumni * Micah Abernathy, NFL Free Safety for the Atlanta Falcons * Sherill Baker, former WNBA player * Cindy Brogdon, 1976 Olympic women's basketball team, first female in Georgia to receive an athletic scholarship * Malcolm Brogdon, NBA player for the Boston Celtics, NBA Rookie of the year 2017, NBA Sixth Man of the Year 2023 * Austin Crute, actor * Chuck Efstration, Georgia State Representative * Christopher Hinton Jr., NFL Nose Tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers * Caleb King, former NFL running back * Andrew Knowlton, journalist * Danielle Marcano (born 1997), professional soccer forward, who plays in the Turkish Women's Football Super League for Fenerbahçe S.K. |
The Epstein School
The Epstein School is an independent Jewish day school located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States. It enrolls children from 18 months through eighth grade. The Head of School is Dr. David Abusch-Magder. The school has a summer camp. History Founded in 1973, Epstein is a bilingual (English-Hebrew) school. The school was originally housed in the Ahavath Achim Synagogue. In 1987, it moved to a new location. It later purchased the building and began plans for renovation and expansion. The building that was purchased was originally a Fulton County Elementary School, then called Underwood Hills Elementary. The school's mascot is the Eagle, as represented by the Epstein Eagle crest. Middle school The Epstein Middle School is headed by Principal Susanna Ames The school is ideologically conservative, but teaches cultural diversity, tolerance and acceptance of all. In 2008, Epstein Middle School participated in the Faith on Wheels Project, a cultural and religious exchange wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McDonough, Georgia
McDonough is a city in Henry County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its population was 22,084 at the 2010 census, up from 8,493 in 2000. The city is the county seat of Henry County. The unincorporated communities of Blacksville, Flippen, Kelleytown, and Ola are located near McDonough, and addresses in those communities have McDonough ZIP Codes. History The town was named for naval officer Commodore Thomas Macdonough and founded in 1823 around a traditional town square design. The buildings surrounding the square are intact, although there are some vacancies. The county courthouse and historic jail building are on the north side near the Welcome Center in a historically maintained Standard Oil service station, built in 1920. The station also houses the Main Street Program Office and Hospitality and Tourism Office. One block east of the square, the town's original cotton warehouse has been replaced with the Henry County Judicial Center. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy (ELCA) is a private Christian school is located on an 86-acre campus twenty-five miles south of Atlanta in McDonough, Georgia, United States. It ranks 14th in the ''Atlanta Business Chronicle'' of Atlanta's 75 largest private schools. It is a ministry of Eagle's Landing First Baptist Church. Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is accredited by AdvancED and the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC). In addition, Eagle's Landing Christian Academy is a member of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), Region 5-AA, Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools, Association of Christian Schools International, Atlanta Christian Schools Association, The College Board, and the Georgia Independent School Association. History Eagle's Landing Christian Academy was founded as McDonough Christian Academy in 1970. The school had its first graduating class in 1973, with nine students. It was renamed Meadow Creek Christian Academy before becoming Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs is a city in northern Fulton County, Georgia and an inner ring suburb of Atlanta. The city's population was 108,080 at the 2020 census, making it Georgia's seventh-largest city. It is the site of several corporate headquarters, including UPS, Newell Brands, Inspire Brands, Focus Brands, Cox Enterprises, and Mercedes-Benz USA's corporate offices. History Human settlement in the area can be traced back to approximately 400 CE, when Native Americans forged three trails to better access the area's freshwater springs. In the 16th century, the Creek Muskogee tribe settled the area, where they remained until the early 1800s, when they were forced out of the area due to the discovery of gold. In 1821, the federal government held a number of land lotteries in the area, resulting in the purchase of land in present-day Sandy Springs and its subsequent settlement. The Austin-Johnson House, the oldest existing unaltered house, was built in 1842 on what is now Johnson Ferr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Hall School
Brandon Hall School was the only independent, coeducational, college preparatory day and boarding school serving grades 6–12 in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States, in Metro Atlanta. Located within a forested area along the Chattahoochee River, the school offered a broad range of athletic and arts-oriented opportunities and a variety of multi-cultural and travel experiences. The school had approximately 140 students. Annual high school tuition for day students was $30,250, while residence students were listed at $59,150. Scholarships and aid were available. History Founded in 1959 by Theodore and Shirley Hecht, Brandon Hall School was located on a pristine 27-acre campus on the Chattahoochee River. The campus was the former summer estate of prominent Atlantan Morris Brandon and his wife, Harriet Inman, and includes the original 1920s residence. Under Mr. Hecht’s guidance, 1959 – 1980, Brandon Hall School provided one-to-one instruction to boys from across the country. F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
