The Paideia School

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The Paideia School is a private school located in Atlanta, Georgia. 929 students currently attend Paideia in grades Pre-K through twelfth grade. Founded in 1971 by parents and educators, the school has been led by headmaster Paul Bianchi since its inception. Paideia's mascot is the python.

Paideia is currently involved in construction, including expansion of the gymnasium, creation of new underground parking for faculty and high school students, and a new junior high school building. The construction is planned for completion during the summer of 2008.

Students: 929, ages three through 12th grade

374 half-day/elementary students

159 junior high students

396 high school students

26% students of color

100 students in 2008 graduating class

1,923 alumni from classes of 1974–2007

Faculty: 99 full-time and 26 part-time teachers

74% have advanced degrees

17% faculty of color

High school student/teacher ratio 9:1

Cost: Half-day, Ages 3–5, $9,447

Elementary, Ages 5–12, $15,015

Junior High, Grades 7–8, $16,863

High School, Grades 9–12, $16,863

Financial aid: Need-based financial aid program funded 112 students in 2007–2008

$1,350,000 spent this year on financial aid

Awards range from 17–99%

[edit] External links

• Paideia School Website