Harmony has been wonderful for my family. We drive 40 minutes for my child to attend this school…read more The teachers are amazing and warm. They create little geniuses.

The Harmony school of Decatur is where my son started his educational career. He was rough around…read morethe edges but the school teachers and administrators were able to cultivate a great an environment that helped him to thrive. Although, we have been gone almost 3years he misses the school and staff. Therefore, when time permits we make visits and give updates on how well he is doing in his elementary school. Another great thing to mention, is the setting was so intimate with in the classes it allowed for building life long friendships. If your interested in a school whose curriculum is appropriate and challenging, coupled with a community setting to develop your child's character you should certainly consider The Harmony School of Decatur.

My daughter had the sweetest two years at this school. Her three year old and pre-K teachers did a…read moregreat job preparing her for kindergarten. She made a lot of friends and learned social and emotional skills in addition to academic and music enrichment. She looked forward to going to school and they had lovely events and shows for the children to participate in. We love this school and all the teachers we've had.

From the owner: Bridgepoint Preschool is a half day preschool and Kindergarten program for ages 1 Year-…read moreKindergarten. Join us for OPEN HOUSE on January 9th at 9 AM-11 AM or January 10th at 10 AM-12!

Montessori School at Emory (MSAE) on N Decatur Road is fantastic and we are so lucky to have found…read morethis place. We've been so impressed by our child's growth and learning and how he has established independence at such a young age. I know reviews were important to me when searching for a school and being new to the area, and I want to help anyone else looking - this school is the real deal. We're very lucky!

Amazing school with knowledgeable caring staff. My children have received an excellent education,…read morethe middle school environment is awesome and the lower schools are top notch. I recommend MSAE wholeheartedly.

We love the Waldorf school! We moved and it's to far to drive. Any child who gets the opportunity…read moreto experience such a nurturing environment will have such a different perspective and appreciation of their environment and the world.

The Waldorf School has been a magical experience for our daughter, especially during such uncertain…read moretimes. The quality of teachers and administration is beyond amazing. The community is open-hearted and the education and social setting has allowed our daughter to transform her anxiety into confidence and joy. Simply put, she LOVES school and begs me to let her stay as long as possible in aftercare. The way the administration has reinvented in-person learning during the pandemic is nothing short of inspirational. The outdoor classrooms are located on 6-acre, wooded campus that is buzzing with excitement, music and laughter. As an adult what I've discovered in my career (and life) is that I'm happiest during moments of being creative. This being said, the most significant thing I've witnessed in our daughter's journey at Waldorf is a blossoming of her inherent creativity which translates into more moments of happiness. As a mother I couldn't want anything more for my child. If you're looking for a heart-centered school that will nurture child's hunger to learn, grow and be be happy, I strongly encourage you to schedule a tour and whiteness the beauty of this education and school!

OCP is the community I knew I wanted for my family but wasn't sure existed when returning to our…read moreroots in Atlanta. We have found a welcoming, supportive group of like-minded families which is essential when navigating through the trenches of parenting. While my daughter thrives at OCP, I have also grown as a parent and member of our community in ways I never expected. We are looking forward to being part of the community for many more years as our two younger children head to OCP.

My family loves OCP! It's been such a wonderful school and experience for my son and soon my twins…read more We've made great friends here, the community is really close and a lot of fun. My son's social skills flourished here. He learned practical techniques to conflict resolution and how to communicate clearly. He thrived in their nurturing environment that provided a safe place to explore. And he had a blast learning and playing with amazing kids. Love this school!

If you want your kids to be more than just smart, to be Great human beings, This is your place. The…read morewhole culture puts being caring, honest, upfront, and respectful front and center. I see it in my kids every day. (ok, almost every day. They're still humans! :)) But they really do learn in a much more varied 'landscape' of people, of cultures, family structures and points of view and they are better for it. Plus they are getting all the tools for great conflict management skills, a key predictor of happiness. And that's the icing on the cake of solid academics. My kids are learning, and most importantly, they are happy and confident, they feel loved and like they "belong" at their school. (They beg me to stay at aftercare to play with their friends!)

When it came time to find a kindergarten for my son, I knew that I wanted a setting with small…read moreclass sizes, skillful teachers, and a focus on academics. However, as a psychologist, I also knew that I wanted a school that had a focus on social-emotional development. I feel so lucky to have found the Friends School for my son. They sincerely practice what they preach. My son has ADHD, and the teachers were exceptional in identifying his needs, using targeted strategies to assist him, and communicating with me about ways to support him. Despite his challenges, they never lost sight of his unique strengths. Now that he is in first grade, he is thriving. And, the beauty of it is, because it's a small school, his current teachers already have some familiarity with him and have been able to give me great feedback about his improvement. The focus on ensuring that kids are well-rounded citizens is also a real asset for FSA. My son is courteous, kind, and socially aware. He talks about helping the homeless, eating healthy foods, and caring for the environment. He gets adequate exercise and sunlight during the school day (which research shows is linked to greater energy and concentration). He is learning conflict management skills, mindfulness, empathy, and how to be a good member of a team. As someone who works with business leaders, I know that these lessons will be invaluable in his life. I once told the headmaster that he radiates warmth. His demeanor is so kind, upbeat, and positive - he never looks like he's going through the motions. I believe that he sets a great tone for the rest of the school. I can't rave enough about FSA. I'm so lucky that we found it!

We love this school! Miss Melanie the school administrator and all the teachers are caring,…read moreresponsive, and love the students. This was my daughter's first pre-school and she has grown so much over the past year. At the age of 2, she has even started sounding out letters and can read each letter of the alphabet. All the staff are so welcoming and make her feel loved. In the middle of the year she had some separation anxiety as part of her development and the staff were so great (esp Miss Melanie) in keeping us updated. They worked with my daughter and after a week she was totally fine. She loves school and we're looking forward to another year at Decatur First. Thank you to Miss Melanie and her team!

We love Decatur First Preschool! Every staff member is kind and welcoming and they have cultivated…read morea very inviting atmosphere. We were nervous for our two year old to start preschool but he absolutely loves this school, his teachers, and all his new friends!

After 9th grade, when my public school became so violent and overcrowded that it was no longer…read moresafe, I got sent to Paideia. My 3 years here were the best years of my entire educational career - including college and grad school! This place really is the most amazing school ever. I remember my first day just like it was yesterday. I was accompanied by one of my best friends, who was also making the big switch to a more civilized school. We sat in front of the bathrooms for like 10 minutes trying to figure out which one was for boys and which was for girls. Turned out you just use whichever one is open! In addition to just being an awesome environment, where you are accepted for being whoever you are, Paideia has a great curriculum. The year is divided into short and long terms. In the long terms, you take the standard stuff - physics, math, languages, etc. The short term is for classes that are a little more outside the box - Sociology of American Rock & Roll anyone? The teachers here are absolutely outstanding! You can totally tell that they love the school and truly believe in it's mission. And Paul, the headmaster, is just an all around great guy. Graduation was awesome. My graduating class was 57 people and Paul made a short speech about every single one of us! I am so thankful that I was able to go to Paideia on a scholarship. I regularly give them money so that others can do so as well. I am also backing them in their efforts to take over the whole block! Go Paideia!

From the owner: Paideia is an independent pre K-12 school located in Druid Hills. The school has become known for…read morethe individual attention it provides its students, for strong academics, for strong athletics and arts programs, and for a vibrant community spirit. Paideia is recognized nationally as a top college preparatory school.