Paideia School

Our daughter began Paideia in 6th grade and we cannot say enough good things about the school. We've found the junior high academics to be challenging, but in a way that our child really wants to go the extra mile in her classwork. The teachers take the extra time to bring out the best in each student. In addition to a report card with page long comments for each subject, the homeroom teachers meet with the parents to review performance. We were surprised that our daughter's teachers were willing to meet on a Saturday. Which teachers do that anymore!. The courseload in the high school is phenomenal. Truly designed to foster creativity. If you are looking for a cookie-cutter school where students are told what to think and recite what the teacher tells them for a good grade, seek elsewhere. If you want a school in which the students challenge each other this is it.
--Submitted by a parent

The social and academic environment at Paideia is absolutely fantastic. The students are extraordinarily tolerant, thoughtful, and inclusive. The academics are rigorous yet noncompetitive; they focus on personal achievement rather than being the best. The curriculum strongly encourages students not just to learn but to think independently and to analyze the information they're given. This sounds like something taken from the schools website, but this has truly been my experience at Paideia. This is a school that raises kids as well as it teaches them.

We recently moved to Atlanta and can't say enough good things about our child's new high school. In a nutshell, Paideia offers rigorous academics in a relaxed environment. The teachers are not only incredibly engaging and dedicated but really model empathy and know each of the kids so well. The students are remarkably mature-with none (that I can see and I've looked for it carefully) of the social cruelty/bullying parents often complain about elsewhere. Teachers, students and parents are all so happy to be there. It's such a joy to finally have found a school that is not only racially and socially diverse but where they dig in intellectually and celebrate each individual student as well. Our child has never been so happy to get up every morning and go to school. I don't know how they do it but I'm thankful every day for Paideia.
--Submitted by a parent

the school sucked don't go there. teachers were ok but headmaster was weird and didn't answer questions.

Since the 70s Paideia has been a lighthouse for those who seek a well balanced, affirming education. As the school expands, it continues to grow in the healthy concepts that were the basis from the beginning.
--Submitted by a parent

The individuality of it=letting each student express themselves and the students have so much love and respect.

A school that encourages students discover themselves while building an amazing learning community for all members of the family. Paideia incorporates the entire family into the educational process in order to help the child discover themselves and a broader world.
--Submitted by a parent

every student is treated with respect as an individual and taught to think, not just memorize facts
--Submitted by a parent

The high school of The Paideia School employs teachers and staff who really care about teenagers and love to teach them. The students are highly motivated, with broad interests. The curriculum and depth of work definitely prepare students for college. The vocal and instrumental programs are top-notch. The highest-participation sport is Ultimate Frisbee; Paideia is internationally known in this sport. Parents are involved at all levels - from serving on the Board, to serving school lunches.
--Submitted by a parent