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#124 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 28% of private schools

The Schenck School

Elementary School · Atlanta, GA

A private elementary school in Atlanta, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

282 MOUNT PARAN RD, Atlanta, GA 30327

  • 5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 Ratio5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Diversity Index5%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment250
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Schenck School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$182,317

Median home value

$1,067,200

Median rent

$1,932/mo

College educated

86.7%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White97.6%
Black2.0%
Asian0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Galloway SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7PK–120.9 mi729Compare →
Holy Spirit Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7PK–121.1 mi391Compare →
Holy Innocents Episcopal School, NwPrivate · tuition6.9PK–121.6 mi1,327Compare →
Springmont SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9PK–81.6 mi170Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

The Schenck School is listed in Atlanta, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Schenck School

The Schenck School is a private elementary school in Atlanta, GA, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Schenck School

What grades does The Schenck School serve?

The Schenck School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend The Schenck School?

The Schenck School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Schenck School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Schenck School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Schenck School rank in GA?

The Schenck School ranks #124 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is The Schenck School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Schenck School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Schenck School a private school?

Yes, The Schenck 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 Schenck School a religious school?

No, The Schenck School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
250
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Fulton County
Area population (ZIP 30327)
23,307
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
46.6
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 30327; 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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