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Athens Montessori School has proudly ensures individuals are nurtured and
served the Athens community for more appreciated for their individual talents
than 40 years, planting the seeds for a and qualities. The school’s mission is to
lifetime love of learning while developing develop leaders who “Radiate the Lord.”
the child’s natural learning patterns. 590 Lavender Rd.
• Beautifully landscaped Athens, GA 30606-1114
10-acre campus (706) 433-0223 | donovancatholichs.org
• 230+ primary through middle
school students Prince Avenue Christian School
• 12:1 student to staff ratio provides a comprehensive college
• Holistic approach to education by preparatory education with a biblical
focusing on the whole child worldview for students in pre-
• Prepares students for the challenges kindergarten through 12th grade.
of tomorrow’s world by building • Lower school students scored 97
strong foundations: independence, percent higher than ACSI national
self-direction, and motivation. average in standardized testing.
Athens Montessori School has highly are pushed to excel in academics, • Only high school in greater Athens
experienced staff who specialize in athletics, and the arts. to offer 42 hours of dual high school
providing an environment rich in creative, • Students draw from public, private, and college courses on campus.
• Fine arts department recognized by
hands-on experiences, taking every and homeschool in 12 area counties. the Shuler Awards for exceptional
opportunity to integrate cultural diversity, performances, placed second in state
environmental sciences, and the arts to • International program attracts for the GHSA One-Act Play, and was
the curriculum. students from other countries. 2021 Region Literary Champion.
3145 Barnett Shoals Rd. • Average student-teacher ratio is • Advanced Band consistently receives
Athens, GA 30605-4327 10:1, allowing for individualized superior ratings.
(706) 549-8490 | athensmontessori.com attention and the ability to excel. • Athletics offered in lower, middle, and
• 100 percent of Donovan students high schools.
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High graduate with college acceptance. • Varsity football team and varsity boys
School, known for academic excellence, • Accredited by Cognia and the golf team each won 2020 Private
is a warm and welcoming campus Georgia Accrediting Commission. Single-A GHSA State Championship.
that focuses on a holistic, faith-based Because of the school’s size, students • Recently introduced an overnight
approach to education. Invested in the can participate in a wide variety of co- spiritual retreat at the beginning of the
trinity of mind, body, and spirit, students curricular offerings. The environment school year.

52 Education Athens Area Chamber of Commerce • www.athensga.com • (706) 549-6800