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#211 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 49% of private schools

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Elementary School

2855 BRIARCLIFF RD NE A, Atlanta, GA 30329

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

487

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

487

Student-Teacher

15.8:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#211 of 433

In Atlanta

#37 of 61

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About Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a private elementary school in Atlanta, GA. Immaculate Heart of Mary School serves approximately 487 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it comparesOn par with GA schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
GA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School compares to 120 public schools serving similar grades in Atlanta, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.8:1

This School

12.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

487

This School

590

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 58.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 20.7% vs 0%

Black 6.4% vs 0%

Asian 5.7% vs 0%

Immaculate Heart of Mary School Atlanta Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Immaculate Heart of Mary School (this school)	—	487	15.8:1	6.3
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School	0.2 mi	76	5.1:1	4.3
Kittredge Magnet School	0.6 mi	551	15.7:1	8.7
Sagamore Hills Elementary School	0.9 mi	428	11.9:1	8.6
Oak Grove Elementary School	1.8 mi	388	12.1:1	9.2
Briar Vista Elementary School	1.9 mi	469	13.8:1	7.9
GLOBE Academy Charter School I	2.0 mi	1,036	13.5:1	9.2
Ashford Park Elementary School	2.9 mi	725	15.1:1	8.9
Morningside Elementary School	3.1 mi	750	15:1	9.3
DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School	3.2 mi	368	21.6:1	3.8
Hawthorne Elementary School	3.3 mi	345	10.1:1	5.9
Garden Hills Elementary School	3.4 mi	470	11.5:1	7.8
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School	3.7 mi	875	12.9:1	8.0
Fernbank Elementary School	3.7 mi	768	14.8:1	7.8
UHS of Laurel Heights	3.9 mi	52	6.5:1	6.1
Henderson Mill Elementary School	3.9 mi	526	15:1	5.2
Hillside Conant School	3.9 mi	66	6:1	6.1
E. Rivers Elementary School	4.1 mi	706	13.8:1	7.9
Springdale Park Elementary School	4.2 mi	427	11.9:1	9.5
Mary Lin Elementary School	4.5 mi	509	14.5:1	9.6
Doraville United Elementary School	4.8 mi	931	14.3:1	7.7

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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 2.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.6 / 10

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School Day Length 7.4 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,332

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 487

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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 58.7%

Hispanic 20.7%

Two or More 8.2%

Black 6.4%

Asian 5.7%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2855 BRIARCLIFF RD NE A, Atlanta, GA 30329

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Immaculate Heart of Mary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oak Grove Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sagamore Hills Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CLIFF VALLEY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Atlanta, see our Atlanta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School Atlanta	0.2 mi	76	4.3
ATLANTA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Atlanta	0.3 mi	115	7.2
CAPSTONE ACADEMY ATLANTA Atlanta	0.3 mi	141	6.0
Kittredge Magnet School Atlanta	0.6 mi	551	8.7
YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL OF ATLANTA Atlanta	0.6 mi	60	6.9
ANNUNCIATION DAY SCHOOL Atlanta	0.6 mi	114	7.6
CLIFF VALLEY SCHOOL Atlanta	0.7 mi	367	8.4
Montclair Elementary School Brookhaven	1.1 mi	633	2.5
Sagamore Hills Elementary School Atlanta	0.9 mi	428	8.6
MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Atlanta	1.0 mi	158	8.6
TEMIMA, THE RICHARD AND JEAN KATZ HIGH SCHOOL FOR Atlanta	1.2 mi	61	6.6
TORAH DAY SCHOOL OF ATLANTA Atlanta	1.2 mi	339	5.4
Woodward Elementary School Brookhaven	1.2 mi	546	5.5
Cross Keys High School Brookhaven	1.3 mi	1,768	3.7
MORAH CAROLS PLACE Atlanta	1.5 mi	24	—
Briar Vista Elementary School Atlanta	1.9 mi	469	7.9
John Robert Lewis Elementary School Brookhaven	2.1 mi	873	7.2
Oak Grove Elementary School Atlanta	1.8 mi	388	9.2
Coralwood Education Center Decatur	1.9 mi	216	6.9
BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY Atlanta	2.3 mi	94	6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30329 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$70,968

Median Home Value

$483,700

Median Rent

$1,748/mo

Population

27,022

College Educated

59.5%

Homeownership

27.3%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Median Age

30.7

Similar Schools

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

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Annette Winn Elementary School Lithia Springs, GA	316	6.3
Arnold Elementary School Jonesboro, GA	439	6.3
Beulah Elementary School Douglasville, GA	453	6.3
Carter Elementary School Macon, GA	507	6.3
Connie Dugan Elementary School Douglasville, GA	660	6.3
Dawnville Elementary School Dalton, GA	425	6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Immaculate Heart of Mary School

What grades does Immaculate Heart of Mary School serve?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Immaculate Heart of Mary School?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Heart of Mary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Heart of Mary School rank in GA?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School ranks #211 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Immaculate Heart of Mary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immaculate Heart of Mary School a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Heart of Mary 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary School a religious school?

Immaculate Heart of Mary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 30 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 33 Some Transit
Bike Score: 12 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 487
Gender Split: 42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 31
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.4 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: DeKalb County
Phone: (404) 636-4488

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