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#58 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 13% of private schools

Discovery Montessori of Georgia

Elementary School

3391 DOGWOOD DR, Hapeville, GA 30354

Private

Enrollment

31

Student-Teacher

4.4:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#58 of 433

In Hapeville

#1 of 2

public schools

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Discovery Montessori of Georgia

7.6/10

Elementary School in Hapeville · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.9/10

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About Discovery Montessori of Georgia

Discovery Montessori of Georgia is a private elementary school in Hapeville, GA. Discovery Montessori of Georgia serves approximately 31 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Discovery Montessori of Georgia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares1.1 pts above GA schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • GA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 31 students, Discovery Montessori of Georgia is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4.4:1 students to teachers, Discovery Montessori of Georgia sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Discovery Montessori of Georgia is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Discovery Montessori of Georgia compares to the 1 public school in Hapeville, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
This School
vs
12.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
31
This School
vs
543
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
7.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 51.6% vs 0%
White 16.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 9.7% vs 0%
Asian 9.7% vs 0%
Discovery Montessori of Georgia Hapeville Public Avg

All Schools in Hapeville

School Rating
Discovery Montessori of Georgia (this school) 7.6
Hapeville Elementary School 7.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 67%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.7 / 10
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Enrollment 31
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 51.6%
White 16.1%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic 9.7%
Asian 9.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3391 DOGWOOD DR, Hapeville, GA 30354

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Discovery Montessori of Georgia may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Resurgence Hall Charter School (rated 9.2/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby East Point), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hapeville Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Ethos Classical Charter School (rated 7.9/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Atlanta), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hapeville, see our Hapeville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Hapeville Elementary School Hapeville 0.2 mi 7.9
GATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hapeville 0.4 mi
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Hapeville 0.8 mi 6.3
Crawford Long Middle School Atlanta 1.0 mi 4.1
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy Atlanta 1.1 mi 4.5
Emma Hutchinson Elementary School Atlanta 1.3 mi 5.2
Parklane Elementary School East Point 1.4 mi 6.4
KIPP South Fulton Academy School Atlanta 1.5 mi 6.0
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School Atlanta 1.8 mi 4.7
Ethos Classical Charter School Atlanta 2.1 mi 7.9
Heritage Academy Elementary School Atlanta 1.8 mi 5.1
WOODWARD ACADEMY College Park 1.8 mi 5.5
Tri-Cities High School East Point 2.2 mi 5.3
Joseph Humphries Elementary School Atlanta 2.1 mi 4.1
Atlanta Unbound Academy College Park 2.1 mi 6.3
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School Atlanta 2.5 mi 6.2
Resurgence Hall Charter School East Point 2.2 mi 9.2
Resurgence Hall Middle Academy Atlanta 2.2 mi 9.6
TRIUMPH TRANSITIONS INSTITUTE College Park 2.3 mi
BRIDGE ACADEMY College Park 2.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30354 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$53,932

Median Home Value

$229,600

Median Rent

$1,221/mo

Population

15,487

College Educated

24.2%

Homeownership

45.3%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

21.3%

Median Age

34.7

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ST ANDREWS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Macon, GA 7.1
TOMORROWS HOPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Suwanee, GA 8.3
ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Martinez, GA 6.8
AGAPE JR ACADEMY Lawrenceville, GA 6.7
RAMAH JUNIOR ACADEMY Savannah, GA 6.7
A.A.I.M.S. MONTESSORI SCHOOL Suwanee, GA 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Discovery Montessori of Georgia

What grades does Discovery Montessori of Georgia serve?

Discovery Montessori of Georgia serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Discovery Montessori of Georgia?

Discovery Montessori of Georgia has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Montessori of Georgia?

The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Montessori of Georgia is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Discovery Montessori of Georgia rank in GA?

Discovery Montessori of Georgia ranks #58 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Discovery Montessori of Georgia's MySchoolScout rating?

Discovery Montessori of Georgia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Discovery Montessori of Georgia a private school?

Yes, Discovery Montessori of Georgia is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Discovery Montessori of Georgia a religious school?

No, Discovery Montessori of Georgia is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
31
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fulton County

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