Tied to the storied 330 year-long tradition of Quaker education, the Friends School of Atlanta at the southwestern edge of Avondale Estates embraces the mandate of providing educational resources to the community. This pre-kindergarten to eighth grade private Christian school gives classrooms almost double the amount of attention received from teachers compared to the national average.
The Friends School emphasizes the virtues of the STEAM curriculum, teaching science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics to cultivate practical knowledge and skills which will serve their future whether they pursue a college career or move into trade skill economy.
Numerous after-school clubs are also offered throughout the year including activities such as art, acting, yoga, creative writing, music lessons and gymnastics as well as sports teams including basketball, ultimate frisbee and track and field.
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the Friends School of Atlanta is a prime pick for providing students with a bedrock of practical knowledge and moral character.
The Friends School of Atlanta
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
862 Columbia Dr,
Decatur, GA
138
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Waman French
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Annual Tuition
$28,250
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
19
Part Time Teachers
4
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
57%
Female
43%
White
53.8%
Black
24.9%
Two or more races
11%
Hispanic
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/29/2022
I'm a first-year parent of a PreK3 student and a kindergartner. Both of my boys love it so far! As parents we love the small class sizes and inclusive philosophy. We feel they are getting both the academic attention and the social emotional learning foundation they need to continue their love of learning.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/31/2024
My child and our family did not have a good experience at Friends. We thought being a quaker school that it would be inclusive and that as parents there would be many opportunities to engage and volunteer. We found the parent committees to be cliquish and difficult to participate even in volunteeris...
11/7/2019
Priceless. My and my son's experiences validate my school choice every day. I attended public school as a child, I come from a family of public school educators, and I value public school - but currently a public school education cannot give my son what he needs as a student and a human, nor prepare...
9/30/2019
When it came time to find a kindergarten for my son, I knew that I wanted a setting with small class 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...
8/12/2019
My son went to public school (City Schools of Decatur) through 7th grade. He had a great experience through 5th grade, but once he got to middle school, he felt like a number in the crowded middle school, where he barely saw his friends and didn't really have a relationship with his teachers. His fa...
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Map
About Winnona Park Historic District
List Price Range
$268K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$805,912
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
43%
Household Income
$145,633
% of College Grads
77.5%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,093 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
72.0%
Homes for Sale
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- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 936 Sq Ft
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- Unit D
- New 10 days ago
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Shane VaughnDuffy Realty of Atlanta(470) 288-3570 -
$350,000
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,215 Sq Ft
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- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,032 Sq Ft
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- Unit J6
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Homes for Rent
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$1,700 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,587 Sq Ft
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- Decatur, GA
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- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,448 Sq Ft
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- Decatur, GA
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- 5 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,361 Sq Ft
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- Decatur, GA
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Winnona Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Decatur Legacy Park
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