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#304 of 433 private schools in GA

Holy Spirit Preparatory School

School

4449 NORTHSIDE DR NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

391

Student-Teacher

14:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

391

Student-Teacher

14:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#304 of 433

In Atlanta

#48 of 61

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About Holy Spirit Preparatory School

Holy Spirit Preparatory School is a private school in Atlanta, GA. Holy Spirit Preparatory School serves approximately 391 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Spirit Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares0.6 pts below GA schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
GA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Holy Spirit Preparatory School 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.

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How Holy Spirit Preparatory School compares to 138 public schools serving similar grades in Atlanta, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

This School

12.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

391

This School

679

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.7

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54% vs 0%

Hispanic 24% vs 0%

Black 8.2% vs 0%

Asian 3.6% vs 0%

Holy Spirit Preparatory School Atlanta Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Holy Spirit Preparatory School (this school)	—	391	14:1	5.7
Jackson Elementary School	0.8 mi	493	12:1	9.5
North Atlanta High School	2.2 mi	2,332	15.4:1	8.2
Atlanta Classical Academy	2.3 mi	681	11.5:1	8.3
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School	2.4 mi	875	12.9:1	8.0
Heards Ferry Elementary School	2.5 mi	686	14:1	9.6
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence	2.5 mi	464	9.9:1	5.4
High Point Elementary School	2.7 mi	668	13.6:1	7.5
Riverwood International Charter School	2.8 mi	1,716	16.2:1	6.9
Lake Forest Elementary	3.1 mi	574	10.6:1	5.3
Willis A. Sutton Middle School	3.1 mi	1,555	15.2:1	7.6
Ridgeview Charter School	3.2 mi	963	12.2:1	8.1
Morris Brandon Elementary School	3.3 mi	895	14.2:1	9.2
Garden Hills Elementary School	3.6 mi	470	11.5:1	7.8
DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School	4.1 mi	368	21.6:1	3.8
E. Rivers Elementary School	4.1 mi	706	13.8:1	7.9
Cobb Horizon High School	4.7 mi	1,027	13:1	5.0
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)	4.9 mi	605	28.8:1	2.1
Bolton Academy Elementary	4.9 mi	557	13.3:1	8.6
Ashford Park Elementary School	5.0 mi	725	15.1:1	8.9
Spalding Drive Elementary	5.3 mi	352	11.4:1	9.0

Showing 20 of 138 schools. View all schools in Atlanta

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

C 3.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14:1

Instructional Commitment

C 3.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,148

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 391

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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)

White 54.0%

Hispanic 24.0%

Two or More 8.4%

Black 8.2%

Asian 3.6%

Native American 1.5%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4449 NORTHSIDE DR NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Spirit Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Atlanta Classical Academy (rated 8.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HOLY INNOCENTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, NW (rated 6.9/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS (rated 6.8/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Atlanta, see our Atlanta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Jackson Elementary School Atlanta	0.8 mi	493	9.5
THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL Atlanta	0.9 mi	729	6.7
THE SCHENCK SCHOOL Atlanta	1.1 mi	250	6.9
CMCH SCHOOL Atlanta	1.6 mi	124	6.9
DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Atlanta	1.7 mi	50	7.6
HOLY INNOCENTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, NW Atlanta	2.1 mi	1,327	6.9
Atlanta Classical Academy Atlanta	2.3 mi	681	8.3
TRINITY SCHOOL Atlanta	2.1 mi	487	7.2
Heards Ferry Elementary School Atlanta	2.5 mi	686	9.6
Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence Atlanta	2.5 mi	464	5.4
North Atlanta High School Atlanta	2.2 mi	2,332	8.2
ATLANTA GIRLS SCHOOL Atlanta	2.5 mi	187	8.0
TABULA RASA THE LANGUAGE ACADEMY Atlanta	2.6 mi	80	7.4
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL Atlanta	2.6 mi	216	7.3
ST ANNE'S DAY SCHOOL Atlanta	2.7 mi	15	—
SPRINGMONT SCHOOL Atlanta	2.6 mi	170	7.9
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School Atlanta	2.4 mi	875	8.0
THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS Atlanta	2.6 mi	1,900	6.8
Riverwood International Charter School Atlanta	2.8 mi	1,716	6.9
THE LOVETT SCHOOL Atlanta	2.6 mi	1,659	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30327 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$182,317

Median Home Value

$1,067,200

Median Rent

$1,932/mo

Population

23,307

College Educated

86.7%

Homeownership

77.5%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Median Age

46.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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CHEROKEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Woodstock, GA	319	5.8
DEERFIELD-WINDSOR SCHOOL Albany, GA	510	5.8
SUGAR HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Sugar Hill, GA	440	5.8
WESTWOOD SCHOOLS Camilla, GA	248	5.8
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bainbridge, GA	272	5.6
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA ACADEMY Damascus, GA	357	5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Spirit Preparatory School

What grades does Holy Spirit Preparatory School serve?

Holy Spirit Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Holy Spirit Preparatory School?

Holy Spirit Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Spirit Preparatory School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Spirit Preparatory School rank in GA?

Holy Spirit Preparatory School ranks #304 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Holy Spirit Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Spirit Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Holy Spirit Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Holy Spirit Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Holy Spirit Preparatory School a religious school?

Holy Spirit Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 11 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 4 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 391
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Teachers (FTE): 28
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 164 days
Setting: Large City
County: Fulton County
Phone: (678) 904-2811

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