Heartwood Agile Learning Center School in Clarkston, GA is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades K through 11 in a large suburban community.
The school has an enrollment of 31 students and a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 3 teachers.
Approximately 41% of the student body represent students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Tuition and award recognitions are not listed, with the school's program type focused on alternative education models.
Located near other private options such as Fugees Academy and St.
Timothy School, Heartwood serves families seeking alternative K–11 education in the Clarkston suburb.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Heartwood Agile Learning Center School?
The application deadline for Heartwood Agile Learning Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Heartwood Agile Learning Center School is Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Timothy School (1.4 miles away)
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St. Timothy School ![St. Timothy School Photo - St. Timothy School -- STS]( "St. Timothy School Photo - St. Timothy School -- STS")
(Methodist)
5365 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 297-8913
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 297-8913
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
3021 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 634-5777
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 634-5777
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Advance Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
431 Allgood Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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3516 Covington highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 308-8548
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 308-8548
3.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 2 students Tuition listed
146 New St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 405-2173
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 405-2173
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Still Waters International Academy
(Christian)
2650 N Druid Hill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30329
(770) 449-4125
Atlanta, GA 30329
(770) 449-4125
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 44 students
St. Pius X Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2674 Johnson Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 636-3023
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 636-3023
4.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,096 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta
All-boys (Jewish)
1458 Holly Lane NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
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St. Timothy School ![St. Timothy School Photo - St. Timothy School -- STS]( "St. Timothy School Photo - St. Timothy School -- STS")
(Methodist)
5365 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 297-8913
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 297-8913
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School At Emory ![Montessori School At Emory Photo - We have been in existence for over 25 years educating children ages 15 months to 14 years old. Our teachers each have degrees and AMI certifications in their perspective age groups providing you a true and authentic Montessori experience. Our environments foster independence, self-confidence, determination, leadership skills, a love for learning and more.]( "Montessori School At Emory Photo - We have been in existence for over 25 years educating children ages 15 months to 14 years old. Our teachers each have degrees and AMI certifications in their perspective age groups providing you a true and authentic Montessori experience. Our environments foster independence, self-confidence, determination, leadership skills, a love for learning and more.")
Montessori School
3021 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 634-5777
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 634-5777
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Advance Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
431 Allgood Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Timothy School ![St. Timothy School Photo - St. Timothy School -- STS]( "St. Timothy School Photo - St. Timothy School -- STS")
(Methodist)
5365 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 297-8913
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 297-8913
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School At Emory ![Montessori School At Emory Photo - We have been in existence for over 25 years educating children ages 15 months to 14 years old. Our teachers each have degrees and AMI certifications in their perspective age groups providing you a true and authentic Montessori experience. Our environments foster independence, self-confidence, determination, leadership skills, a love for learning and more.]( "Montessori School At Emory Photo - We have been in existence for over 25 years educating children ages 15 months to 14 years old. Our teachers each have degrees and AMI certifications in their perspective age groups providing you a true and authentic Montessori experience. Our environments foster independence, self-confidence, determination, leadership skills, a love for learning and more.")
Montessori School
3021 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 634-5777
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 634-5777
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Advance Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
431 Allgood Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(404) 294-6200
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 159 students
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Decatur Montessori ![Decatur Montessori Photo - Home away from home- a loving and caring atmosphere gives a homelike feel. Children are comfortable, happy and have fun with collaborative experiential learning. School prides on trained and dedicated teachers and is well sought after in the community. A year-round and all-day Montessori school also offering shorter schedules at a low tuition level providing impeccable quality *]( "Decatur Montessori Photo - Home away from home- a loving and caring atmosphere gives a homelike feel. Children are comfortable, happy and have fun with collaborative experiential learning. School prides on trained and dedicated teachers and is well sought after in the community. A year-round and all-day Montessori school also offering shorter schedules at a low tuition level providing impeccable quality *")
Montessori School
1429 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-0620
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-0620
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91 Elder St
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3430
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3430
8719.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9000 Highpoint Rd
Union City, GA 30291
(470) 254-3510
Union City, GA 30291
(470) 254-3510
8719.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Shaw Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
8719.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Union Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6400
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6400
8720.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
8720.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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