The Orion School is an accredited, non-profit private school for students ages 5 to 13.
We are located in midtown Atlanta. Our mission is to ensure that complex students with neurobehavioral conditions are self-confident, able to engage in positive social interactions and able to experience success within an academic setting.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 28%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Orion School is an accredited, non-profit private school for students ages 5 to 13. We are located in midtown Atlanta. Our mission is to ensure that complex students with neurobehavioral conditions are self-confident, able to engage in positive social interactions and able to experience success within an academic setting.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Orion School?
The application deadline for The Orion School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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