Valwood School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 431 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Valwood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Valwood School
Pre-K	20
Kind	17
1	23
2	30
3	21
4	30
5	22
6	40
7	26
8	35
9	31
10	55
11	42
12	39

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Year Founded

1968

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Campus Size

45 acres

School Motto

'Valwood is an independent, college preparatory school whose mission is to instill in its students an enthusiasm for academic excellence, the foundations of strong character, and a commitment to serve others.'

Student Body

Total Students

431 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

41 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sports

Colors

Navy Blue, Orange

School Mascot

Valiant

School Notes

As an independent, college preparatory school, Valwood School's mission is to instill in its students an enthusiasm for academic excellence, the foundations of strong character, and a commitment to serve others.
Valwood's academic program offers students a challenging curriculum based on high expectations and a close interaction between teacher and student.
Valwood seeks to develop in its students intellectual curiosity and the ability to read with understanding, think critically, speak fluently, and write effectively.
Valwood strives to build strong character in its students by requiring them to follow a code of honor based on fundamental values of integrity, honesty, and responsibility.
The school also encourages participation in programs outside the classroom designed to build strong character by developing confidence, independence, teamwork, and leadership.
Valwood works to instill in its students an abiding commitment to service by fostering in them respect for others, compassion for those in need, an understanding of civic duty, and a responsibility to serve the communities in which they live.

As an independent, college preparatory school, Valwood School's mission is to instill in its students an enthusiasm for academic excellence, the foundations of strong character, and a commitment to serve others. Valwood's academic program offers students a challenging curriculum based on high expectations and a close interaction between teacher and student. Valwood seeks to develop in its students intellectual curiosity and the ability to read with understanding, think critically, speak fluently, and write effectively. Valwood strives to build strong character in its students by requiring them to follow a code of honor based on fundamental values of integrity, honesty, and responsibility. The school also encourages participation in programs outside the classroom designed to build strong character by developing confidence, independence, teamwork, and leadership. Valwood works to instill in its students an abiding commitment to service by fostering in them respect for others, compassion for those in need, an understanding of civic duty, and a responsibility to serve the communities in which they live.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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