The Paideia School (/ˌpaɪˈdeɪ.ə/) is a private independent school in the Druid Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It enrolls children ages 3 through 18.
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1509 Ponce de Leon Avenue , 30307 | |
| Coordinates | 33°46′24″N 84°20′17″W / 33.77337°N 84.33796°W |
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| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1971 |
| School code | 110214 |
| Dean | Elementary: Elissa Harrison Junior high: Jennifer Cox High school: Stacey Winston |
| Headmaster | Tom E. Taylor |
| Teaching staff | 107.9 (FTE) (2021–22)[1] |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 986[1] (2021–22) |
| Average class size | 16 (high school) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9 (2021–22)[1] |
| Language | English |
| Hours in school day | 6.8 |
| Campus size | Main: 16 acres Python Park: 12 acres |
| Campus type | Open |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Song | "O Mascot of Might" |
| Mascot | Python |
| Team name | Pythons |
| Tuition | Half day, ages 3-5 - $13,143 Elementary, ages 5-12 - $26,835 Junior high, grades 7-8 - $30,030 High school, grades 9-11 - $30,102 High School, grade 12 - $30,378 |
| Website | paideiaschool.org |
History
In November 1970, when there was a rush among southern communities to open segregation academies to fight federally mandated integration of the public schools, a group got together to found a less-segregated private school. The founders planned to open a school in September of 1971, but they didn't have a location or any students. Their headmaster was only 25 and had no experience in administrations. The Paideia School opened for the fall semester in 1971 with 145 students in a building at 1509 Ponce de Leon in Druid Hills.[2]
Alumni
- Sarah Bianchi, Deputy United States Trade Representative[citation needed]
- Rembert Browne, a writer who primarily focuses on pop culture, politics and sports[3]
- Tommy Dorfman, an American actress known for her work in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why[citation needed]
- Alisha Kramer, an American doctor and health activist[citation needed]
- Jon Ossoff, U.S. senator from Georgia since 2021[citation needed]
- Daniel Platzman, an American songwriter, composer, and the drummer for the pop rock band Imagine Dragons[citation needed]
- Bex Taylor-Klaus, an American actor known for their work in Arrow, Scream, and Voltron: Legendary Defender[citation needed]