After 9th grade, when my public school became so violent and overcrowded that it was no longer…read moresafe, I got sent to Paideia. My 3 years here were the best years of my entire educational career - including college and grad school! This place really is the most amazing school ever. I remember my first day just like it was yesterday. I was accompanied by one of my best friends, who was also making the big switch to a more civilized school. We sat in front of the bathrooms for like 10 minutes trying to figure out which one was for boys and which was for girls. Turned out you just use whichever one is open! In addition to just being an awesome environment, where you are accepted for being whoever you are, Paideia has a great curriculum. The year is divided into short and long terms. In the long terms, you take the standard stuff - physics, math, languages, etc. The short term is for classes that are a little more outside the box - Sociology of American Rock & Roll anyone? The teachers here are absolutely outstanding! You can totally tell that they love the school and truly believe in it's mission. And Paul, the headmaster, is just an all around great guy. Graduation was awesome. My graduating class was 57 people and Paul made a short speech about every single one of us! I am so thankful that I was able to go to Paideia on a scholarship. I regularly give them money so that others can do so as well. I am also backing them in their efforts to take over the whole block! Go Paideia!

From the owner: Paideia is an independent pre K-12 school located in Druid Hills. The school has become known for…read morethe individual attention it provides its students, for strong academics, for strong athletics and arts programs, and for a vibrant community spirit. Paideia is recognized nationally as a top college preparatory school.

If you want your kids to be more than just smart, to be Great human beings, This is your place. The…read morewhole culture puts being caring, honest, upfront, and respectful front and center. I see it in my kids every day. (ok, almost every day. They're still humans! :)) But they really do learn in a much more varied 'landscape' of people, of cultures, family structures and points of view and they are better for it. Plus they are getting all the tools for great conflict management skills, a key predictor of happiness. And that's the icing on the cake of solid academics. My kids are learning, and most importantly, they are happy and confident, they feel loved and like they "belong" at their school. (They beg me to stay at aftercare to play with their friends!)

When it came time to find a kindergarten for my son, I knew that I wanted a setting with small…read moreclass sizes, skillful teachers, and a focus on academics. However, as a psychologist, I also knew that I wanted a school that had a focus on social-emotional development. I feel so lucky to have found the Friends School for my son. They sincerely practice what they preach. My son has ADHD, and the teachers were exceptional in identifying his needs, using targeted strategies to assist him, and communicating with me about ways to support him. Despite his challenges, they never lost sight of his unique strengths. Now that he is in first grade, he is thriving. And, the beauty of it is, because it's a small school, his current teachers already have some familiarity with him and have been able to give me great feedback about his improvement. The focus on ensuring that kids are well-rounded citizens is also a real asset for FSA. My son is courteous, kind, and socially aware. He talks about helping the homeless, eating healthy foods, and caring for the environment. He gets adequate exercise and sunlight during the school day (which research shows is linked to greater energy and concentration). He is learning conflict management skills, mindfulness, empathy, and how to be a good member of a team. As someone who works with business leaders, I know that these lessons will be invaluable in his life. I once told the headmaster that he radiates warmth. His demeanor is so kind, upbeat, and positive - he never looks like he's going through the motions. I believe that he sets a great tone for the rest of the school. I can't rave enough about FSA. I'm so lucky that we found it!

This is hands down one of the best schools in Atlanta. A National Blue Ribbon School. It is a…read moreschool that focuses not only on academic excellence (and the academics are superior to most any other schools) but also focuses on serving others. The faculty and staff are like family and they truly care for each of the children as if they were their own. All three of our children attend St. Thomas More and our oldest has been there for eight years. I can remember once my son coming home with something he had written about why he loved St. Thomas More and he wrote "St. Thomas More teaches you to be kind." My kids are receiving a top notch education and feel safe and very happy at St. Thomas More and I could not ask for more.

From the owner: From the moment you step on our campus at Saint Thomas More Catholic School in Decatur, Ga., you…read morecan feel the difference. Joy is abundant! We live our school mission as “a joyful learning community reaching out to the world as the hands of Christ.” Affectionately called “STM” and located in Decatur, GA, Saint Thomas More Catholic School offers Pre-K4 - 8th grade students an education for their mind, heart, and soul. At our National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, we provide an academically challenging, innovative learning environment that is Christ-centered and based on Catholic values and traditions. We strive to inspire a global sense of understanding, respect, and compassion for others and the courage to put our faith into action. As an accredited private Catholic Pre-K, elementary and middle school inspired by the Jesuits, we are committed to the Jesuit ideals of academic excellence, the service of faith, the promotion of justice, and the education of the whole child.

This school opened around 1967 or 68. Brand new and everyone was excited about the Newness. Books,…read moreclassrooms, floors, bathrooms and new cafeteria. Introduction of a Middle School was a great experience. The administration office personnel were courteous and cared alot about the student body. Most of it's students came from the surrounding areas of East Atlanta, Kirkwood or within the city limits of Atlanta/Dekalb. The colors were red and black. Our mascot was a panther. I have only fond memories of Coan Middle School.

Some kid got hospitalized because another kid broke his skull by sitting on it. There is a fight…read morebasically twice a week. We get bomb threats all the time and because of this we have metal detectors at EVERY entrance

really boring and the food tastes like turds. would rather be in COVID lockdown for the rest of my…read morelife with the flu. french teacher abandoned us and left us will a really really rude sub that mad someone cry on the first day the french teacher was gone. would give 0 stars if I could.

My son attended this school for the first two years, and all I asked for were the resources he…read moreneeded to support his behavior so that he could be successful beyond just academics. Unfortunately, I had a bad experience and they simply didn't want to help. I even had the opportunity to sue, but I chose not to because I believe in not tearing down Black-led institutions, especially when this school is only in its third year. That said, some realities need to be shared: many of the so-called "Classroom Facilitators" are not certified teachers, and the ESE program is essentially nonfunctional. They are only now starting to bring in certified staff who may know a little more, but the last two years were not good. The turnover rate is high for a reason. Ultimately, I transferred my child back to a public school, and it has been the best decision I could have made. This is not to say the entire faculty is bad, but the image presented online does not match the inner workings of the school. Too often, what I witnessed was unprofessional, petty, unethical, and even malicious behavior. I truly hope the school takes the time to figure things out because it is supposed to be an asset to the surrounding community, not a setback.

I won't participate in any more fundraisers. A lot of my former military leaders and friends…read morerallied behind my grandson only for the school to change the rules for the rewards to be given to the children after it was over.

One of the acting teachers is highly inappropriate and yelled at my niece after shaming her in…read morefront of everyone. I expect better from teachers who attended FSU!

Went here for high school for a year. One of the niftiest experiences, and great people to boot!…read more I learned from my vocal performance instructor that I have a "seductive lower register." Interesting, eh? Really helped me hone my skills as a singer, songwriter and all-around musician and person.