Very Good
#121 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 28% of private schools
The Garden School
Elementary School · Marietta, GA
A private elementary school in Marietta, GA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
4010 CANTON RD STE 120, Marietta, GA 30066
- 4.2:1 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 The Garden School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,114/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marietta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,067
Median home value
$373,500
Median rent
$1,760/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30066; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of WoodstockPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Blackwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Nicholson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Shiloh Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Garden School is listed in Marietta, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Garden School
The Garden School is a private elementary school in Marietta, GA, serving approximately 50 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Garden School
What grades does The Garden School serve?
The Garden School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend The Garden School?
The Garden School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Garden School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Garden School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Garden School rank in GA?
The Garden School ranks #121 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is The Garden School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Garden School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Garden School a private school?
Yes, The Garden School 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 The Garden School a religious school?
No, The Garden School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 162 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Phone
- (770) 765-2036
- Area population (ZIP 30066)
- 60,961
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 30066; 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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