Private & Independent Schools In Atlanta, GA
Discover the right place for your child's education!
Finding the right school for your child in Atlanta can feel overwhelming.
If you're new to Atlanta or moving out of the public school system, you might not be familiar with our independent school community. While online research and chatting with new friends and neighbors can help, navigating the process can still be confusing.
AAAIS is a membership organization of independent schools mostly in the greater Atlanta area. We help families discover the right school for their child, and we help independent schools stay connected so they do not operate in isolation.
Our goal is simple: to help families find strong school options and help independent schools learn, grow, and serve students better!
AAAIS schools support your child's education every step of the way
AAAIS schools are a community of educators and leaders dedicated to the educational and character development of our students. Our association enriches both our schools and the lives of our students.
Common notification dates
No need to stress about application timing. All AAAIS schools are on the same acceptance notification schedule, so you can apply to several schools and decide your choice without pressure.
Collaborative excellence
Member schools collaborate to share best practices, techniques, and strategies, giving all our schools fresh, new ideas, which in turn makes all the schools stronger and better able to serve your child.
Cooperation, not competition
All AAAIS schools value the uniqueness of each member school. While each school strives to meet their admissions goals, our schools understand that they are not the right fit for every student. When that is the case, AAAIS schools will assist you to find the perfect fit.
Standards you can trust
AAAIS schools are all accredited and adhere to Principles of Best Practice around communication, transparency, recruiting, and non-discrimination, among other principles. These principles apply to administrators, trustees, faculty, parents, and alumni of each AAAIS school.
Why Work With Us To Help Find The Right Private School In Atlanta?
61 of our 68 member schools are located all around the metro Atlanta area, with others in Dalton, Monroe, Rome, Athens, Macon, and Savannah.
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Some provide bus services for students who live a distance from the school.
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Size ranges from under 50 students to over 2500.
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Some have a focus on working with students who have special learning needs or provide a “school within a school” to provide that assistance.
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Some have a religious affiliation.
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Two schools, The Darlington School in Rome and Atlanta International School, have a boarding component.
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Some begin with toddlers, others with high school.
What Are The Next Steps For Your Child's Private Education In Atlanta?
AAAIS is not a superintendent or governing school system. Therefore, we invite you to find the school close to you, visit with them, and apply directly to their school.
Research
Use the school finder to search by location, grade level, special focus, religious affiliation, and more.
Visit
Contact the school to learn more about their program, schedule a visit, and more.
Apply
Apply to the school(s) you are interested in without the stress of application timing due to common notification dates.
Have Questions About The Process Of Finding The Right Independent School In Atlanta?
Helping You Find The Right Private School For Your Child In Atlanta!
When it comes to finding the right private or independent school in Atlanta, GA, we understand how it can feel overwhelming.
We believe families should not have to search blindly or feel overwhelmed at finding the right school for their children.
That’s why our organization of over 65 independent schools in the greater Atlanta, GA metro area helps make sure your child is receiving the right education for them!