The Westminster Schools

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Westminster is a Christian, independent day school, which seeks to serve students who are bright, motivated, curious, and nurtured by challenge in an environment that develops leaders of conscience who will be a positive force in the world. The School was founded in 1951 guided by a mission to prepare students for college and for life.

With a current enrollment of 1880 students in grades Pre-First through Twelfth, Westminster fulfills its mission through a dynamic curriculum that engages children across the key dimensions of their growth--academic, physical, and spiritual.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Rankings

Acceptance Rate Student Body AP Courses Sports offered School History School Resources

School Overview

School Membership(s) School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten-12 ADD/ADHD Support Year Founded Summer School Offered Summer Program Details School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students 1,901 students Student Body Type % Students of Color State avg.: 26% Students by Grade

The Westminster Schools Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 325 teachers Student : Teacher Ratio % Faculty w/Advanced Degree Average Class Size 6 students Number of AP Courses 23 courses List of Courses Offered Advanced Courses

AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language, AP Drawing Portfolio, AP English - Language, AP English - Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language and Culture, AP Latin: Vergil, AP Music Theory, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism, AP Spanish - Literature and Culture, AP Spanish - Language, AP Statistics, AP Three-Dimensional Design Portfolio, AP Two-Dimensional Portfolio (Drawing and Painting), AP Two-Dimensional Portfolio (Photography and Digital Media), AP United States History

Average SAT score (Out of 1600) Average ACT score Matriculation Data Matric. Data Classroom Dress Code Dress code - Details are listed in student handbook

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / Jan. 30 Tuition Notes $33,680 (Pre-First through 5th) and $33,680 (6th through 12th) Summer Program Cost Notes Summer School courses are available for Middle and Upper School students and cost varies by course. % on Financial Aid Average Financial Aid Grant Acceptance Rate Admissions Director Wendy Sheats Endowment Size $260 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

Baseball, Basketball , Cheering, Crew , Cross Country, Diving , Equestrian, Football , Golf, Gymnastics , Lacrosse, Soccer , Softball, Squash , Swimming, Tennis , Track and Field, Volleyball , Wrestling

School Notes

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Westminster Schools? Does The Westminster Schools offer a summer program? What sports does The Westminster Schools offer? What is The Westminster Schools's ranking?

The Westminster Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Westminster Schools? The application deadline for The Westminster Schools is Jan. 15 / Jan. 30. In what neighborhood is The Westminster Schools located?

The Westminster Schools is located in the Paces neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 2 other private schools located in Paces.

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