How to Find the Right Metro Atlanta Private Schools or Christian Schools in Atlanta for Your Elementary Aged Children

It isn't easy. And, it's going to take countless hours of Google searches, reading reviews, taking tours and comparing tuitions. Eventually, you're going to find a perfect school for your children and your budget.

If you have the luxury to choose where you're going to live and work, then you might even score on proximity and budget, too. But, if you're like most of us, your search is limited based on your home of workplace location, or your budget.

The fact is, you have many great options for private elementary schools in Atlanta. Too many to cover in one short article. Therefore, this article will focus on Southwest Gwinnett County private schools and Gwinnett County Christian schools nearest I-285 and I-85.

If you have your Metro Atlanta map out, just scan North and East of Atlanta until you find the city of Norcross.

In this area you'll find several options that are organized below by tuition, since cost is likely to be a determining factor in your decision.

Wesleyan (Norcross)

Greater Atlanta Christian School (Norcross)

Cornerstone Christian Academy (Norcross)

Killian Hill Christian School (Lilburn)

Faith Life Christian School (Norcross)

Landmark Christian School of Peachtree Corners (Norcross-PC)

Here are some notes about each:

Wesleyan - looks like a college campus, is very expensive at $14,000-$16,000 per child from kindergarten to twelfth grade; moderately high student-teacher ratio; Extensive programs and sports; K-12.

Greater Atlanta Christian School- $10,400-$11,700 from grades K-12; 75-acre campus; extensive programs and sports; moderately high student-teacher ratio.

Cornerstone Christian Academy - $7,250-$7,950 from grades K-8; new school and has limited programs at this time.

Faith Life Christian School - $4,000 - $5,500 from grades K-7;

Killian Hill Christian School - $4,250 - $6,625 from grades K-12; Campus atmosphere; extensive programs including arts and sports; can be a tricky commute if you live more than five miles from the school.

Landmark Christian School of Peachtree Corners - $3,600 - $5,000 from grades K-5; Also has preschool with age-appropriate academic elements; non-denominational;

A Beka curriculum; seasonal performances; art program; computer lab; diverse enrollment; Peachtree Elementary School is the nearest public school.

Your search is likely to lead you to several other private schools in Gwinnett County. Hopefully the list provided here will help in your decision-making process.

Note: all tuition amounts are approximated based on best available information.