Very Good
#88 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 20% of private schools
Hess Academy
Elementary School · Decatur, GA
A private elementary school in Decatur, GA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
611 MEDLOCK RD, Decatur, GA 30033
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Hess Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,405/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,647
Median home value
$430,900
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
71.2%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Clairemont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Glennwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Westchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hess Academy is listed in Decatur, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Hess Academy
Hess Academy is a private elementary school in Decatur, GA, serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hess Academy
What grades does Hess Academy serve?
Hess Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hess Academy?
Hess Academy has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hess Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hess Academy is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Hess Academy rank in GA?
Hess Academy ranks #88 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Hess Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hess Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hess Academy a private school?
Yes, Hess Academy 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 Hess Academy a religious school?
No, Hess Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (678) 308-6380
- Area population (ZIP 30033)
- 31,530
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 30033; 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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