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higher than the national average on
standardized achievement testing.

Offering extracurricular activities
in athletics, music, speech, drama,
FFA, mock trial, and Bible quiz, ACS
students have many opportunities
to compete in events through the
Georgia High School Association
(GHSA) and through ACSI.
1270 Hwy. 29 N.
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-7586
athenschristian.com

Athens Montessori School has
proudly served the Athens community
for over 40 years, planting the seeds
for a lifetime love of learning while
developing the child’s natural
learning patterns.
• Beautifully landscaped
St. Joseph Catholic Parish School 10-acre campus
• 230+ Primary through Middle
School students
• 12:1 student to staff ratio
Now in its 54th year, Athens Academy students from a Biblical worldview. • Holistic approach to education by
pursues its mission of “excellence with Accredited by Cognia, the Georgia focusing on the whole child
honor” through academics, athletics, Accrediting Commission, and the • Prepares students for the
fine arts, and service and leadership. Association of Christian Schools challenges of tomorrow’s world
The school is ranked the #1 private International (ACSI), ACS offers by building strong foundations;
school in Athens and Top Ten Private students a chance to join a community independence, self-direction,
School in the State (Niche.com), and that enjoys: and motivation
Top Ten School in the State for STEM • 100% college acceptance rate
Education (Newsweek). • AP classes and dual enrollment Athens Montessori School has highly
opportunities for high experienced staff who specialize
A spacious campus, a commitment school students in providing an environment rich in
to safety, and a robust at-home • 60-acre campus with separate creative, hands-on experiences, taking
learning option have allowed Athens Kindergarten, Lower School, every opportunity to integrate cultural
Academy students to thrive during diversity, environmental sciences, and
the global pandemic. Formal art, Middle School, and High School the arts into the curriculum.
music, and science instruction begin in facilities, a performance theater, 3145 Barnett Shoals Rd.
K3. Every second-grader studies the media and film production lab Athens, GA 30605-4327
violin or viola during the school day, • Excellent athletics facilities (706) 549-8490
with the option to continue orchestra including two competition-size athensmontessori.com
instruction in grades 3-12. Band gymnasiums, lighted football and
and chorus classes are also offered baseball fields, softball field, Known for academic excellence,
beginning in middle school. tennis facilities, track, and cross- Monsignor Donovan Catholic High
country course School is a warm and welcoming
Robotics, advanced media production, • Flourishing fine arts programs campus that focuses on a holistic,
computer science, and engineering are with several yearly theatre faith-based approach to education.
just a few of the science- and math- performances, marching band, Invested in the trinity of mind, body,
based offerings in the upper school. jazz band, choir, and more and spirit, students are pushed to
Service and leadership are integral to • 80+ athletic state champion- excel in academics, athletics, and
the curriculum in all divisions. the arts.
1281 Spartan Ln. ships and award-winning • Students draw from public,
Athens, GA 30606 theatre performances private, and homeschool in
(706) 549-9225 12 area counties
athensacademy.org ACS offers a rigorous K-12 academic • The international program attracts
curriculum with small class sizes and students from other countries
Athens Christian School (ACS) highly skilled teachers. The school’s • Average student-teacher ratio
was founded in 1970 as a college- academic rigor enables students to is 10:1, allowing for individualized
preparatory institution, teaching consistently test multiple grade levels attention and the ability to excel
50 Education Athens Area Chamber of Commerce • www.athensga.com • (706) 549-6800