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#368 of 433 private schools in GA

Marist School

High School

3790 ASHFORD DUNWOODY RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

Private

Enrollment

1,097

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#368 of 433

In Atlanta

#56 of 61

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Marist School

5.0/10

High School in Atlanta · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.3/10

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About Marist School

Marist School is a private high school in Atlanta, GA. Marist School serves approximately 1,097 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Marist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares1.1 pts below GA schools
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • GA avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Marist 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Marist School compares to 138 public schools serving similar grades in Atlanta, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
This School
vs
12.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,097
This School
vs
679
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.0
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 76.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 8% vs 0%
Black 6.7% vs 0%
Asian 3.8% vs 0%
Marist School Atlanta Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Marist School (this school) 5.0
Cary Reynolds Elementary School 5.0
Ridgeview Charter School 8.1
DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School 3.8
Ashford Park Elementary School 8.9
High Point Elementary School 7.5
Doraville United Elementary School 7.7
Peachtree Middle School 6.7
Lake Forest Elementary 5.3
Sequoyah Middle School 2.4
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School 8.0
North Springs High School 7.3
Woodland Elementary School 7.8
GLOBE Academy Charter School I 9.2
Spalding Drive Elementary 9.0
Hawthorne Elementary School 5.9
Lakeside High School 5.8
Riverwood International Charter School 6.9
Sagamore Hills Elementary School 8.6
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School 4.3
Kittredge Magnet School 8.7

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,242
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 40%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Enrollment 1,097
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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 76.6%
Hispanic 8.0%
Black 6.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.8%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3790 ASHFORD DUNWOODY RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Marist School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Ashford Park Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Montgomery Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Brookhaven), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Chamblee Middle School (rated 8.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Chamblee), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Atlanta, see our Atlanta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Montgomery Elementary School Brookhaven 0.6 mi 8.3
OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Atlanta 1.1 mi 5.9
Cary Reynolds Elementary School Atlanta 1.3 mi 5.0
ST MARTIN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Atlanta 1.5 mi 6.1
Chamblee Middle School Chamblee 1.4 mi 8.3
Ridgeview Charter School Atlanta 1.4 mi 8.1
DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School Atlanta 1.7 mi 3.8
THE PIEDMONT SCHOOL OF ATLANTA Brookhaven 1.8 mi
CHAMBLEE METHODIST KINDERGARTEN Chamblee 1.7 mi
Chamblee High School Chamblee 1.6 mi 6.7
Ashford Park Elementary School Atlanta 2.0 mi 8.9
Huntley Hills Elementary School Chamblee 2.0 mi 5.8
High Point Elementary School Atlanta 2.0 mi 7.5
DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Atlanta 2.6 mi
DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dunwoody 2.7 mi 6.4
DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dunwoody 2.8 mi 5.4
CUMBERLAND ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Atlanta 2.6 mi 7.9
John Robert Lewis Elementary School Brookhaven 2.8 mi 7.2
MT VERNON PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Atlanta 2.7 mi 5.9
DUNWOODY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL Dunwoody 3.1 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30319 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$132,847

Median Home Value

$708,700

Median Rent

$1,861/mo

Population

45,382

College Educated

78%

Homeownership

56.2%

Avg Commute

23.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Median Age

36.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marist School

What grades does Marist School serve?

Marist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Marist School?

Marist School has an enrollment of approximately 1,097 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marist School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marist School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Marist School rank in GA?

Marist School ranks #368 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Marist School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Marist School a private school?

Yes, Marist 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 Marist School a religious school?

Marist School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,097
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeKalb County

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