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#379 of 433 private schools in GA

Decatur Adventist JR Academy

Elementary School · Stone Mountain, GA

A private elementary school in Stone Mountain, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

2584 YOUNG RD, Stone Mountain, GA 30088

  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment119
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Decatur Adventist JR Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,414/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stone Mountain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,734

Median home value

$208,200

Median rent

$1,438/mo

College educated

29%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black92.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Two or More2.5%
Asian1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wings of a Dove Christian Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–60.6 mi57Compare →
Panola Way Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–50.7 mi636Compare →
Shekinah Glory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.9 mi20Compare →
Woodridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.4 mi416Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Decatur Adventist JR Academy is listed in Stone Mountain, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Decatur Adventist JR Academy

Decatur Adventist JR Academy is a private elementary school in Stone Mountain, GA, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Decatur Adventist JR Academy

What grades does Decatur Adventist JR Academy serve?

Decatur Adventist JR Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Decatur Adventist JR Academy?

Decatur Adventist JR Academy has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur Adventist JR Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Decatur Adventist JR Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Decatur Adventist JR Academy rank in GA?

Decatur Adventist JR Academy ranks #379 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Decatur Adventist JR Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Decatur Adventist JR Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Decatur Adventist JR Academy a private school?

Yes, Decatur Adventist JR Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Decatur Adventist JR Academy a religious school?

Decatur Adventist JR Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
119
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeKalb County
Area population (ZIP 30088)
29,279
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30088; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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