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Atlanta Youth Academy

2120 Forrest Park Rd Se Atlanta, GA 30315

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Atlanta Youth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
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Student Body

Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
16 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Atlanta Youth Academies (AYA) provide quality education on par with top independent schools.
  • There is one big difference, however.
  • AYA is designed for urban children and youth whose families believe in the importance of education but who do not have access, either financially or geographically, to excellent private schools.
  • Atlanta Youth Academies offer a quality, Christ-centered education to inner-city students.
  • The school enrolls students from PreK-8th grade.
  • AYA is currently located in the Thomasville/Norwood Manor neighborhood.
  • A second AYA Campus for K-3 exists at the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA on Campbellton Road, SW. Class size is limited to 12 students, attending an 11-month school year.
  • The AYA approach is to show faith in action through Christian values woven into and modeled in all activities.
  • We believe that teaching students about Christ can best be done through real-life behavior.
  • By graduation, AYA students are stable and focused beyond their years.
  • They are ready for the demands of high school, from advanced academic work to personal tests of character that challenge all young people on the road to adulthood.
  • Atlanta Youth Academies (AYA) provide quality education on par with top independent schools. There is one big difference, however. AYA is designed for urban children and youth whose families believe in the importance of education but who do not have access, either financially or geographically, to excellent private schools. Atlanta Youth Academies offer a quality, Christ-centered education to inner-city students. The school enrolls students from PreK-8th grade. AYA is currently located in the Thomasville/Norwood Manor neighborhood. A second AYA Campus for K-3 exists at the Andrew and Walter Young YMCA on Campbellton Road, SW. Class size is limited to 12 students, attending an 11-month school year. The AYA approach is to show faith in action through Christian values woven into and modeled in all activities. We believe that teaching students about Christ can best be done through real-life behavior. By graduation, AYA students are stable and focused beyond their years. They are ready for the demands of high school, from advanced academic work to personal tests of character that challenge all young people on the road to adulthood.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Atlanta Youth Academy?
The application deadline for Atlanta Youth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Atlanta Youth Academy located?
Atlanta Youth Academy is located in the Norwood Manor neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.

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The average private school tuition in Atlanta, GA is $20,790 for elementary schools and $23,704 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Atlanta, GA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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