The Garden School

The Garden School in Marietta serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade 4, with a total enrollment of about 50 students. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 4.2 to 1, supporting small class sizes and individualized attention. It is a nonsectarian, independent school that does not affiliate with any religious organization, emphasizing a nonsectarian approach to education. The school offers kindergarten with both full-day and half-day options, with the kindergarten cutoff date being May 31st. The kindergarten program is designed for children who are at least four years old by the cutoff date. The school day lasts about 6.58 hours, and the school operates for 162 days in the academic year. Tuition for the 2026-2027 year ranges from $5,150 for Joyful Beginnings (2-day program) to $14,995 for grades 1-4. Most families pay tuition over 10 months, with a 5% discount for single payments and other payment options available. An initial deposit is required in April 2026 to reserve a spot. Financial aid is available, and the school offers language programs in Mandarin and Spanish. The school does not support homeschooling and has a library on campus. The Garden School is located in a large suburban area and is part of an association called 'Other.' The school does not publish tuition for all programs publicly, but provides detailed fee information on its website. The school does not accept Georgia voucher programs. It does not specify uniform requirements or specific policies on learning differences, but it does support students with financial aid. The school has not published details about its curriculum model, assessment methods, or high school placements. It welcomes families of all faiths and emphasizes a diverse student body. Parent involvement and extracurricular offerings are not detailed in the available information.