Downtown Academy (2026 Profile)

Downtown Academy

165 Pulaski St
Athens, GA 30601

Downtown Academy in Athens, GA serves 46 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in a midsize city setting.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with six total teachers supporting its programs.

Downtown Academy maintains a Christian orientation and is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International and Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.

Tuition at Downtown Academy is $45,000 annually, reflecting its private elementary education offering in Athens.

The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for diversity, with 100% of students representing students of color.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 46 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Institute for Independent Education

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$45,000

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Source: Verified school update

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Downtown Academy's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 46 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,104 for elementary schools and $14,344 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).