Very Good
#88 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 20% of private schools
Hess Academy
Elementary School
611 MEDLOCK RD, Decatur, GA 30033
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Georgia private schools
#88 of 433
In Decatur
#3 of 11
public schools
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Hess Academy
Elementary School in Decatur · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Hess Academy
Hess Academy is a private elementary school in Decatur, GA. Hess Academy serves approximately 70 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Hess Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 433 private schools in GA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- GA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 70 students, Hess Academy 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 5.4:1 students to teachers, Hess Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Hess Academy 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
BetaHow Hess Academy compares to 37 public schools serving similar grades in Decatur, GA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
Showing 20 of 37 schools. View all schools in Decatur
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
611 MEDLOCK RD, Decatur, GA 30033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hess Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Westchester Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Talley Street Upper Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Glennwood Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Decatur, see our Decatur schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| International Community School Decatur | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Clairemont Elementary School Decatur | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| THRESHOLD COMMUNITY PROGRAM Decatur | 1.2 mi | — |
| Glennwood Elementary School Decatur | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| Westchester Elementary School Decatur | 1.3 mi | 9.6 |
| GLOBAL VILLAGE PROJECT Decatur | 1.5 mi | — |
| DECATUR PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY Decatur | 1.5 mi | — |
| ACADEME OF THE OAKS Decatur | 1.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Decatur High School Decatur | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary School Decatur | 1.7 mi | 9.5 |
| Laurel Ridge Elementary School Decatur | 1.6 mi | 8.3 |
| ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Decatur | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Druid Hills High School Atlanta | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Beacon Hill Middle School Decatur | 1.9 mi | 9.2 |
| Winnona Park Elementary School Decatur | 2.0 mi | 8.6 |
| McLendon Elementary School Decatur | 1.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Druid Hills Middle School Decatur | 2.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Fernbank Elementary School Atlanta | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Museum School Avondale Estates Avondale Estates | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| ARBOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL Decatur | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 30033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,647
Median Home Value
$430,900
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
Population
31,530
College Educated
71.2%
Homeownership
64.8%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
38.1
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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