Wow, we are so grateful for the Atlanta Academy community, staff, admin and teachers. Our son is in 4th grade and we just wish we would have started him earlier here. We can't begin to say all of the AMAZING things that happen at this school! The school counselors are so receptive when our child has needed help and have stepped in. They do NOT tolerate any form of bullying at this school, as they shouldn't. It is addressed right away. First, Mrs. Naples is amazing and is very consistent in her care for ALL kids. She is empathetic, kind and caring and wants to make sure that each child thrives! This is hard to find in other schools. If a teacher is out, she will jump right in to help. Her presence is known around the school and that helps facilitate a caring atmosphere that people want to be in. If my child has been sick from school, he is sad because of all of the cool things he is missing out on. His teachers truly keep him engaged in their hands on learning environment. They take field trips to help educate on different cultures, events from history. The science teacher does hands on experiments that are really awesome for the kids to actually watch and engage in. The math teachers promote that hands on learning as much as possible, however math is hard at times as it is a concrete subject. Our reading teacher has been amazing and keeps the kids engaged with the way that she teaches and really connects with the students. The writing teacher is amazing. There are students, like mine, that did not like to write, and now he is coming home writing a lot of information that we never would have seen from his old school. He is encouraged to do his best and with that sense of self confidence that is encouraged, it helps him to grow in ways that he would not have. His Spanish teacher has made learning fun and interactive as well. They do in house field trips where they bring in people to help educate on wildlife which is beneficial and interesting. Recess times are given and kids are encouraged to take brain breaks and reset their brains for learning! The new lunch program has been such a hit. Our child that does not like some foods is coming home saying the cool things on the menu that he has tried! He has grown personally as well. He is responsible for going to his locker and being independent to get to his classes (while being supported of course with watching eyes of adults). The admin and support staff know all of the kids names. The physical education department is a popular one. They keep things interesting for the kids and change up the activities. The kids feel loved. That is the difference. They feel included and important and part of a community. Children of different backgrounds are accepted here and we are grateful for this as our family is not the same religion as everyone else. If a child is struggling, they are on it. Their bridge program is helpful to those kids that need it. They make accommodations for the students that need it as well. As parents, it is our level of involvement with a school, how much we put into it, that we then get back. If we teach kindness and put it out there from home, it will be given back. No school is absolutely perfect, however, any concern we have ever had, has been addressed immediately. The special area teams (music, art, STEM, etc.) are AMAZING! Our group of teachers have been very receptive and have answered questions within an appropriate amount of time. Of course they are not going to answer questions during the night as they are with their own families, just as other people that work don't do. Not only are we parents but we are volunteers that give back to the community. No matter if you are in a public school or another private school, you need to give back, even if it is volunteering an hour or two of your time. That is how communities are created, putting yourself out there to get to know the other families and those involved. We have gotten to experience a fundraiser and met so many amazing families, participated in fall festival and got to watch bands play and every child participated, even if it was from a tech perspective. They make sure everyone has a part. We are looking forward to the other activities, sports and the school play and after school activities that are offered! The way they care about the social emotional learning shows. Our son will come home on Wednesdays and has participated in the class that is designed for social emotional learning (everyone participates in this). They review things like ways to teach kindness, respect, bullying, self care, online bullying, etc. We are very grateful that the same values we teach at home are being instilled at school as well, as this does not happen in other school environments. With this being our second child, we have gone through other schools and have seen the other side. Again, thank you so much Atlanta Academy Staff! We are blessed to have you in our village of support for our child! read more

We've been at the this school for 3 years now and went from having 1 child attending during Covid with every plan to go back to public, but are now there with 2 kids who are thriving academically. We have been beyond impressed with how Angela Naples handles sensitive matters and gets to know students and their families. She encourages direct conversations with parents and has led with ownership and vulnerability. read more

We choose to take our daughter out of our highly rated public school system and to send her to Atlanta Academy for middle school. She was in 2/3rd during Covid and really got left behind. Administration was also slow to approve testing for learning disabilities. We choose AA because YES they do offer several programs for children of all learning abilities. Our daughter was able to bring her IEP and we knew all her accommodations would be met in a small setting with a high level of accountability from the faculty. But this school didn't just offer the academics we wanted it also had an amazing arts and music education which is not forfeited as it is many other places. We are also not religious and we were thrilled to find a school that feels more inclusive to people of all faiths wail also using it as an opportunity to teach. After 1 year my daughter is not only thriving she has blown past all expectations. If I had the money I'd send all my kids here tomorrow. When the younger grades contribute by reading or performing in front of a packed auditorium I am truly impressed. Wow. I am also amazed by how many teacher have come to this school FOR their children. They love the school so much they have joined the faculty. That to me speaks volumes. Don't pass this school up over 1 reviews on yelp. Take the tour and make an informed decision for yourself. So far we are beyond thrilled and excited for more to come. read more

We went here for 3 years. K-2 now my daughter is 11 however I regret this school. My 5 year old then was bullied because she liked Disney and cause of her ethnic hair. They do not have a good diversity strategy in place. They do not reprimanded or coach the bullies it was an ongoing issue. We moved to another private school 3rd grade best decision. Nepotism (Teachers kids) were leads in all plays and everything. They were in process of transitioning a new principal when we were leaving. I hope things changed for the best. read more

We had the worst experience with this school. This is largely due to a change in the head, however, there are issues with several of the teachers/staff as well. Sadly, we know of a few families who are fleeing this school as a result of the negative changes and several more who are on the verge of making a change. Ms. Dishman ran this school with heart and compassion and had a true love for her students (all of them... not jus the ones who fit some preconceived mold). This is no longer the case. Now, things are run more like a dictatorship. If your child is different, has any atypical qualities, or needs any accommodations, this is NOT the place for you. There is no sense of community if your child doesn't fit in. Particularly if your child has less obvious challenges. Appreciate diversity, inclusivity, acceptance and support? Then this is NOT the place for you. It's also not a secular school (there is a lot of talk of a Christian god, although they will allow students to talk about their own beliefs ). The head was condescending, patronizing and will gaslight you if you try to bring any issues her way. I have no idea why she's even in the position because it seems clear to me that she doesn't even like kids. There are some wonderful teachers there though and it's a shame they have to work under the fears of the management. Views are antiquated, regressive, narrow, and backwards. This school needs new blood with a fresh, innovative perspective but sadly they chose to bring back the old, traditional, and outdated. Sadly, the negatives go well beyond what I have room to share here and I am happy to share the specifics of my experience if anyone is interested. The take away is to save yourself a lot of time, money, and energy and send your child to a different school. I wish we had made a different decision and saved our child a lot of heartache. read more

Our 3rd year here, and a wonderful school. Our children have flourished, and we love the amazing teachers and staff, the diversity of the students, and the feeling of security here. Additionally, the school did an amazing job implementing a safe and sustained return to school for the 2020-2021 year. We are grateful! read more