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#196 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 45% of private schools

The Walker School

School

700 COBB PKWY N, Marietta, GA 30062

Private

Enrollment

858

Student-Teacher

9.1:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Georgia private schools

#196 of 433

In Marietta

#9 of 14

public schools

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The Walker School

6.4/10

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

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About The Walker School

The Walker School is a private school in Marietta, GA. The Walker School serves approximately 858 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. The Walker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 433 private schools in GA.

How it comparesOn par with GA schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • GA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 9.1:1 students to teachers, The Walker School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Walker 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 Walker School compares to 60 public schools serving similar grades in Marietta, GA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
This School
vs
13:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
858
This School
vs
885
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
7.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 57% vs 0%
Black 14% vs 0%
Asian 13.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.5% vs 0%
The Walker School Marietta Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
The Walker School (this school) 6.4
Lockheed Elementary School 4.6
George W. Hartmann Center
Sawyer Road Elementary School 6.5
Park Street Elementary School 6.4
Marietta Middle School 7.1
West Side Elementary School 9.5
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy 7.3
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics 9.7
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center 4.9
Kincaid Elementary School 8.8
Hickory Hills Elementary School 8.4
A.L. Burruss Elementary School 7.9
Powers Ferry Elementary School 5.7
Marietta High School 6.6
Bells Ferry Elementary School 6.8
Sedalia Park Elementary School 5.3
Wheeler High School 7.1
Daniell Middle School 6.3
Sprayberry High School 6.5
Fair Oaks Elementary School 5.3

Showing 20 of 60 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)
B 6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,204
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 62%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Enrollment 858
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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 57.0%
Black 14.0%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic 4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

700 COBB PKWY N, Marietta, GA 30062

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Walker School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Marietta Center for Advanced Academics (rated 9.7/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Side Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kincaid Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Marietta, see our Marietta schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
George W. Hartmann Center Marietta 1.2 mi
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Marietta 1.0 mi 6.5
ACTON ACADEMY MARIETTA Marietta 1.2 mi
Sawyer Road Elementary School Marietta 1.2 mi 6.5
Lockheed Elementary School Marietta 1.1 mi 4.6
Park Street Elementary School Marietta 1.5 mi 6.4
FIRST UNITED METHODIST WEEKDAY MINISTRY Marietta 1.5 mi
Marietta Middle School Marietta 1.6 mi 7.1
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Marietta 1.9 mi 7.3
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta 1.9 mi 9.7
West Side Elementary School Marietta 1.7 mi 9.5
CARMAN ADVENTIST SCHOOL Marietta 1.7 mi 5.6
Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center Marietta 2.0 mi 4.9
CASA DEI BAMBINI MONTESSORI SCHOOL Marietta 2.4 mi 6.1
Kincaid Elementary School Marietta 2.6 mi 8.8
Hickory Hills Elementary School Marietta 2.8 mi 8.4
Bells Ferry Elementary School Marietta 3.2 mi 6.8
GRACEPOINT SCHOOL Marietta 3.3 mi 7.2
A.L. Burruss Elementary School Marietta 3.0 mi 7.9
Powers Ferry Elementary School Marietta 3.1 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 30062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$128,981

Median Home Value

$456,500

Median Rent

$1,761/mo

Population

63,105

College Educated

60.1%

Homeownership

81.5%

Avg Commute

29.3 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

41.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Walker School

What grades does The Walker School serve?

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

How many students attend The Walker School?

The Walker School has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Walker School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Walker School rank in GA?

The Walker School ranks #196 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is The Walker School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Walker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Walker School a private school?

Yes, The Walker 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 Walker School a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
858
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Small City
County
Cobb County

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