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Buckhead
Schools
Buckhead
has 13 private schools ages K-12 and 8 public schools, and an array of
childcare and early learning programs. The following is helpful list of
all of the schools in Buckhead.
Buckhead
Public
schools - elementary
Morris Brandon Elementary, 2741 Howell Mill Rd., 30327, (404) 350-2153
519 students
The school was built in 1947, and is notable for
its Art Deco façade.
Garden Hills Elementary, 285 Sheridan Dr., 30305, (404) 842-3103
409 students
Warren T. Jackson Elementary, 1325 Mt. Paran Rd., 30327, (404)
842-3100
503 students
A National Blue Ribbon School. The Blue Ribbon is
the department's highest recognition and honors the school's quality of
leadership, curriculum, student achievement, parent involvement and
community support.
Margaret Mitchell Elementary, 2845 Margaret Mitchell Dr., 30327, (404) 350-2156,
400 students
E. Rivers Elementary,
8 Peachtree Battle Ave., 30305, (404) 350-2150
486 students
One of Buckhead's best assets is a neighborhood school called
E. Rivers Elementary, located at the intersection of Peachtree Battle
Avenue and Peachtree Road. E. Rivers is a well-run school with committed
teachers and staff, a small student body of less than 400 students and
an active PTA. The present school was designed
by Stevens & Wilkinson in 1949 and featured in TIME magazine for its
innovative International Style.
Sarah
Rawson Smith Elementary, 370 Old Ivy Rd., 30342, (404) 842-3120
418 students
Sarah Smith Elementary was named a 1998-99
National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The
Blue Ribbon is the department's highest recognition and honors the
school's quality of leadership, curriculum, student achievement, parent
involvement and community support.
Buckhead
Public
schools - middle
Willis A. Sutton Middle, 4360 Powers Ferry Rd., 30342, (404) 256-6920
1,011 students
Public
schools - high
North Atlanta High,
2875 Northside Dr., 30305, (404) 351-0895
1,293 students
North
Atlanta High is a double Magnet School. The School of International
Studies and the Center for the Performing Arts are two of the most
outstanding programs offered by the Atlanta Public Schools.
Buckhead Private schools - elementary
Atlanta
Girls' School,
404-845-0900
Independent, non-sectarian, college-preparatory
school opened in Fall 200.
Atlanta Speech School, 160 Northside Pkwy., 30327, (404) 233-5332
325 students
Up to 12 years old, ungraded.
Donnellan School,
4820 Long Island Dr., 30342 404-255-0900
Established in 1996, Holy Spirit Preparatory
School promotes a classical college preparatory program of academic
excellence and authentic Catholic faith formation for students in
Preschool through High School.
Heiskell School,
3260 Northside Dr., 30305, (404) 262-2233,
writeus@heiskell.net 425
students
Nestled among the towering oaks and fragrant
magnolias of northwest Atlanta is a special place that is alive and
teeming with energy. Something extraordinary is taking place here. Young
lives are being forged to take the helm in the twenty-first century as
leaders and as lights throughout the world. This special place is The
Heiskell School. Here the heartfelt desire of a dedicated faculty and
staff is to glorify God as they educate the children entrusted to their
care.
Christ the King School
(Catholic), 46 Peachtree Way, 30305, (404) 233-0383
505 students
Education at Christ the King School is viewed as a
cooperative effort between family, school, church, and community which
broadens and enriches the sense of identity and consistency so vital in
building the total educational program. Together with the family, the
school provides an opportunity for moral development within a climate of
support and openness. Using Catholic/Christian values, students are
encouraged to make responsible choices.
Schenck
School,
282 Mt. Paran Rd., 30327, (404) 252-2591
150 students
Trinity
School,
3254 Northside Pkwy., 30327, (404) 231-8100
500 students
Private schools - elementary and high
Atlanta International
School,
2890 North Fulton Dr., 30305, (404) 816-1006
Nestled in the historic campus and designed by Philip Schutze in the
heart of Buckhead, AIS is an educational blend of Atlanta's old
tradition and the pioneering international strength of present-day
Atlanta.
The school was designed by architect Philip Shutze and is on
the National Register of Historic Places.
Galloway School,
215 W. Wieuca Rd. NW, 30342, (404) 252-8389
735 students
The school was
once
was one of two Fulton County almshouses established in 1869 for elderly
indigent citizens. Vegetables for the almshouses and the Fulton County
Prison Farm were grown on the present-day Chastain Park golf course
across the street. The almshouses closed in the early 1960s, and
Galloway School opened in 1969.
Lovett School,
4075 Paces Ferry Rd., 30327, (404) 262-3032
1,450 students
For more than 80 years, The Lovett School has maintained a tradition of
superior education. As an independent, nonprofit, college-preparatory
day school, Lovett provides challenging academic instruction with a
strong sense of community and a caring atmosphere for young people in
Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Pace Academy,
966 W. Paces Ferry Rd., 30327, (404) 262-1345
830 students
The school was the home of the Randall family,
whose ancestors included Hardy Pace, for whom Paces Ferry Road was
named. The family lumber company has served generations of Atlanta
renovators and builders.
Westminster Schools,
1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd., 30327, (404) 355-8673
1,722 students
Westminster is a Christian, independent day school for boys and girls,
which seeks to develop the whole person for college and for life through
excellent education.
Buckhead Private schools - high
Mt.
Vernon Christian Academy, 4449 Northside Dr., 30327, (404) 256-4057
108 students
Atlanta
Speech School
(up to 12 years old, ungraded), 3160 Northside Pkwy., 30327, (404)
233-5332
325 students
Heart of Hope Academy, 3626 Peachtree Rd. 30326, at the corner of Peachtree and Wieuca
roads. (404) 816-3967.
Nonprofit 501( c ) 3 middle school is a hands-on
program that encourages practical daily living skills and academics that
relate to everyday tasks for mild to severe intellectually disabled
children in middle school years, on the grounds of Wieuca Baptist
Church.
Northside Metro Children's Tuxedo Center,
4191 Northside Dr., 30342, (404) 233-7828,
Diagnostic and treatment services for children
ages 3-21 with severe emotional or behavioral roblems.
Buckhead
Colleges
and Universities
American InterContinental University, 3330 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 231-9000
Art
Institute of Atlanta,
3376 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 266-2662
Emory
University Business School,
3399 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 848-0500
Language
schools
Berlitz Language Centers, 3348 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 261-5062
Inlingua
School of Languages,
3355 Lenox Road, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326
General
interest
Dogwood Aikikai Japanese Martial Art, 721 Miami Circle, Suite 103, 30324, (404)
364-0005
European
School of Music,
3149 E. Shadowlawn Ave., 30305, (404) 231-5013
Georgia
Academy of Music,
1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd., 30327, (404) 355-3451
Greater Atlanta Traffic Schools Inc., 2581 Piedmont Rd., 30324, (404) 262-7702
Kaplan Educational Center, 3867 Roswell Rd., 30324, (404) 365-9004 (test preparation
service)
Business and vocational
About
Faces,
3391 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 237-9800
Artists' Atelier of Atlanta,
800 Miami Circle, 30318, (404) 231-5999
Atlanta Area Tech, Tuxedo Center, 4191 Northside Dr.,
30342, (404) 842-3117
Barbizon
School of Modeling,
3340 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 261-7332
Bauder College of Fashion and Design,
3500 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 237-7573
The school provides quality career education to students who wish to
pursue occupations in the fields of design, healthcare, business and
information technology. Bauder offers quality programs that integrate
general education, professional skills, and career focused education,
empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career
potentials.
Becker CPA Review Course, 2581 Piedmont Rd., Room C-1155, 30324, (404) 365-2445
Brown College of Court Reporting,
1740 Peachtree Rd., 30309, (404) 876-1227
Capelli
Learning Center for Cosmetology,
2581 Piedmont Rd., 30324, (404) 261-5271
Center for Continuing Insurance Education, 1266 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Suite 500, 30327,
(404) 355-1921
Chastain Arts and Crafts Center, City of Atlanta, Department of Parks and Recreation, 135 W.
Wieuca Rd., 30342, (404) 252-2927
CompUSA,
3400 Around Lenox Rd., 30326, (404) 814-7650
Computer Essentials Inc., 3490 Piedmont Rd., 30305, (404) 816-5833
Comskill
Learning Center,
3060 Peachtree Rd., Suite 1500, 30305, (404) 262-3500
Greater Atlanta Traffic Schools, defensive driving and DUI/risk reduction, 2581
Piedmont Rd., 30324, (404 262-7702
H&R
Block,
2581 Piedmont Rd., 30329, (404) 233-3850; 3655 Roswell Rd., Suite 100,
30342, (404 237-2073; executive tax service, 3060 Peachtree Rd., Suite
60, 30305, (404 237-2355
Herzing
College of Business and Technology, 3355 Lenox Rd., 30326, (404) 816-4533
Insurance Career Development Center,
300 W. Wieuca Rd., 30342, (404) 255-9817
Kelly Graduate School of Management,
15 Piedmont Center, Plaza Level 100, 3575 Piedmont Rd., (404) 296-7400
Kinko's Learning Center, 3637 Peachtree Rd., 30319, (404)
653-0984
National
Center for Paralegal Training,
3414 Peachtree Rd., Suite 528, 30326, (404) 266-1060
On-track Computer Training, 3399 Peachtree Rd., Suite 2040, 30326, (404) 816-4646
Portfolio
Center for Art, Design and Photography, 125 Bennett St., 30309, (404) 351-5055
Productivity Point International, 3490 Piedmont Rd., Suite 520, 30305, (404) 816-5833
School of Culinary Arts, Division of Art Institute of Atlanta, 3391 Peachtree Rd. 30326,
(404) 266-2662
Southern Center for International Studies, 320 West Paces Ferry Rd., 30305, (404 261-5763
Southern Federal Tax Institute, 3216 Paces Ferry Place, 30305, (404) 231-4437
Wave
Technologies, 3340 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 841-9790
Continuing education
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses,
50 Lenox Pointe, 30324, (404 262-1162
Georgia Pharmacy Association, 50 Lenox Pointe, 30324, (404) 231-5074
Georgia Psychological Association, 1800 Peachtree Rd., 30309, (404 351-9555
Georgia Society of CPAs, 3340 Peachtree Rd., Suite 2700, 30326, (404 231-8676
Knowledge Pointe, financial services for professionals, 3060 Peachtree Rd., Suite
1870, 30305, (404) 364-2067
Buckhead
DAY CARE
Atlanta Jewish Community Center, Lekeshet Academy, 1745 Peachtree Rd., 30309, (404) 875-7881
Cathedral of St. Philip (Episcopal), 2744 Peachtree Rd., 30305, (404) 237-8777
Creme de la Creme,
4669 Roswell Rd., 30342, (404) 256-4488
The challenging Early Elementary curriculum is designed to focus on each
child’s individual academic success within a student-centered,
teacher-guided learning environment. The elementary program is headed
by an experienced, certified teacher with a school calendar reflective
of the calendars followed by area independent and public schools.
Covenant Presbyterian Child Care, 2461 Peachtree Rd., 30305, (404) 237-0363
Donnellan School,
4820 Long Island Dr., 30342 404-255-0900
Established in 1996, Holy Spirit Preparatory
School promotes a classical college preparatory program of academic
excellence and authentic Catholic faith formation for students in
Preschool through High School.
Epstein (Solomon Schechter) School, 500 Peachtree Battle Ave., 30305, (404) 351-7754
Heiskell School,
3260 Northside Dr., 30305, (404) 262-2233
Nestled among the towering oaks and fragrant
magnolias of northwest Atlanta is a special place that is alive and
teeming with energy. Something extraordinary is taking place here. Young
lives are being forged to take the helm in the twenty-first century as
leaders and as lights throughout the world. This special place is The
Heiskell School. Here the heartfelt desire of a dedicated faculty and
staff is to glorify God as they educate the children entrusted to their
care.
Holy
Spirit Preschool,
4465 Northside Dr., 30327, (404) 252-8008
Kinder Care Learning Center,
135 W. Wieuca Rd., 30342, (404) 255-5672
Little Paces Learning Center,
714 Lindbergh Dr., 30324, (404) 237-6405
Lovett School,
4075 Paces Ferry Rd. 30327, (404) 237-8677
For more than 80 years, The Lovett School has
maintained a tradition of superior education. As an independent,
nonprofit, college-preparatory day school, Lovett provides challenging
academic instruction with a strong sense of community and a caring
atmosphere for young people in Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Northside
Drive Baptist Church,
3100 Northside Dr., 30305, (404) 237-9060
Northside Drive
United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Dr., 30305, (404)
351-1107
Northwest Presbyterian Church, 4300 Northside Dr., 30327, (404) 237-5593
Open
Arms Lutheran Child Development Center,
4000 Roswell Rd. 30342, (404) 256-1330
Peachtree Presbyterian Church, 3434 Roswell Rd., 30305, (404) 842-5808
Peachtree
Road Lutheran Child Development Center,
3686 Peachtree Rd., 30319, (404) 233-1658
Peachtree Road
United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Rd., 30305, (404)
266-1520
Piedmont
North Academy,
2658 Piedmont Rd. 30324, (404) 237-3017
Prescriptive Teaching Center Inc., 3108 Piedmont Rd. 30305, (404) 239-0611
Prodigy
Child Development Center,
4506 Roswell Rd. 30342, (404) 252-0389
St.
Anne's Episcopal Day School and Enrichment Program, 3098 Northside Pkwy., 30327, (404)
237-8051
St.
James United Methodist Church, 4400 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd. 30342, (404)
237-7354
St. John
Child Development Center,
550 Mt. Paran Rd. 30327, (404) 843-8375
Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, 2715 Peachtree Rd. 30305, (404) 266-8111
Suzuki
Infant Center,
3198 Cains Hill Place, 30305, (404) 266-1444
Suzuki
Learning Center,
3201 Cains Hill Place, 30305, (404) 233-2128
Trinity Northwest Early Learning Center, 3003 Howell Mill Rd. 30327, (404)
237-0980
Trinity
School,
3254 Northside Pkwy., 30327, (404) 231-8100
Westminster Schools,
1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd., 30327, (404) 355-8673
Westminster is a Christian, independent day school for boys and girls,
which seeks to develop the whole person for college and for life through
excellent education.
Wieuca
Road Baptist Church Child Development Center,
3626 Peachtree Rd., 30326, (404) 814-4466
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