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#121 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 28% of private schools

The Garden School

Elementary School

4010 CANTON RD STE 120, Marietta, GA 30066

Private

Enrollment

50

Student-Teacher

4.2:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#121 of 433

In Marietta

#4 of 14

public schools

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The Garden School

7.0/10

Elementary School in Marietta · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About The Garden School

The Garden School is a private elementary school in Marietta, GA. The Garden School serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. The Garden School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it compares0.5 pts above GA schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • GA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 50 students, The Garden School 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 4.2:1 students to teachers, The Garden School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Garden 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 The Garden School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in Marietta, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
This School
vs
12:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
50
This School
vs
626
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 52% vs 0%
Hispanic 24% vs 0%
Black 6% vs 0%
The Garden School Marietta Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
The Garden School (this school) 7.0
Blackwell Elementary School 6.6
Nicholson Elementary School 7.8
Keheley Elementary School 7.2
Bells Ferry Elementary School 6.8
Addison Elementary School 8.6
Rocky Mount Elementary School 8.9
Davis Elementary School 8.7
Kincaid Elementary School 8.8
Mountain View Elementary School 9.5
Sawyer Road Elementary School 6.5
Murdock Elementary School 9.4
Shallowford Falls Elementary School 9.2
Lockheed Elementary School 4.6
Garrison Mill Elementary School 8.9
Tritt Elementary School 9.5
West Side Elementary School 9.5
Park Street Elementary School 6.4
East Side Elementary School 9.2
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics 9.7
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center 4.9

Showing 20 of 38 schools. View all schools in Marietta

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)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,069.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 64%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Enrollment 50
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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 52.0%
Hispanic 24.0%
Two or More 18.0%
Black 6.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4010 CANTON RD STE 120, Marietta, GA 30066

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Garden School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rocky Mount Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kincaid Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Davis Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Marietta, see our Marietta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WOODSTOCK Marietta 0.1 mi
Blackwell Elementary School Marietta 0.7 mi 6.6
Kell High School Marietta 1.5 mi 6.9
Nicholson Elementary School Marietta 1.4 mi 7.8
McCleskey Middle School Marietta 1.4 mi 7.9
SHILOH HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kennesaw 1.4 mi 9.0
Daniell Middle School Marietta 1.8 mi 6.3
GRACEPOINT SCHOOL Marietta 2.1 mi 7.2
Chalker Elementary School Kennesaw 1.9 mi 6.9
Keheley Elementary School Marietta 2.1 mi 7.2
Bells Ferry Elementary School Marietta 2.4 mi 6.8
Palmer Middle School Kennesaw 2.4 mi 7.0
Addison Elementary School Marietta 2.6 mi 8.6
Sprayberry High School Marietta 3.0 mi 6.5
Rocky Mount Elementary School Marietta 2.8 mi 8.9
Kincaid Elementary School Marietta 3.4 mi 8.8
Simpson Middle School Marietta 3.0 mi 8.3
Lassiter High School Marietta 3.1 mi 8.2
Woodstock Middle School Woodstock 3.7 mi 6.4
Davis Elementary School Marietta 3.3 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$112,067

Median Home Value

$373,500

Median Rent

$1,760/mo

Population

60,961

College Educated

53.1%

Homeownership

75.9%

Avg Commute

28.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Median Age

38.5

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ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Martinez, GA 6.8
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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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