Pace Academy vs. The Lovett School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Pace Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Resources
The Lovett School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
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Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Resources
Overview
In 1958, an interfaith group of community leaders envisioned a stimulating learning environment open to fresh ideas and debate.
From their vision, Pace Academy was born.聽We'd like to think that our school community today is exactly what our founders had in mind.
With 1150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade and a 8:1 student-teacher ratio, Pace focuses on developing each child`s passions and strengths through academics, athletics and the arts.
But we also understand that education today is more complicated than the three As; it`s about providing global perspectives in the classroom and an integrated experience before and after the bell rings.
That`s why we emphasize Judeo-Christian values and why building character is at the heart of everything we do.
Pace students, guided by our outstanding faculty and staff, develop a deep understanding of the world and the people around them through initiatives such as our Isdell Center for Global Leadership.
The Lovett School is a community of belonging that develops students of honor, faith, and wisdom with the character and intellect to thrive in learning and life.
Founded in 1926 by Eva Edwards Lovett, we continue today as an Atlanta independent school serving children in Kindergarten through Grade 12. With an emphasis on the whole child, we provide integrated experiences in academics, arts, athletics, and service through an education grounded in learning, character, and community.
The curriculum includes a full range of honors and Advanced Placement courses. The school fields 68 competitive teams in 16 sports. Lovett operates within the Judeo-Christian tradition, and a nondenominational chapel service is held weekly for all students.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2004
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1958
1926
Students Body
Total Students
1120 students
1640 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
80
Grade 1 Students
60
96
Grade 2 Students
60
72
Grade 3 Students
60
84
Grade 4 Students
60
90
Grade 5 Students
63
120
Grade 6 Students
90
155
Grade 7 Students
92
156
Grade 8 Students
93
156
Grade 9 Students
120
165
Grade 10 Students
120
147
Grade 11 Students
121
169
Grade 12 Students
121
150
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
250 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
77%
50%
Average Class Size
13
18
Number of AP Classes
23
24
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average ACT score
30
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1
Feb. 1
Tuition Cost
$43,020
$41,110
Tuition Notes
$37,360 (grades Pre-First-five); $43020 (grades six-12)
Tuition ranges from $41,110 (Grades 6-12); $34,850 (Grades K-5)
% on Financial Aid
15%
16%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$27,155
Acceptance Rate
n/a
25%
Admissions Director
Mac McCallum
Tim Pitchford
Admissions Associate
Abby Poirier (Middle School)
Anam Bhamani
Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
20
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
38
44
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
AgapeAmerican Cancer Society
Ansley SchoolAtlanta Beltline Partnership
Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta Youth & Tennis Education Foundation
Baking for Breast CancerBest Buddies - Knight Buddies
Bloom ClosetChattahoochee Riverkeepers
Christopher LeagueEaster Seals North Georgia
First Presbyterian Church Community MinistriesFriends of Refugees
FurkidsGlamour Gals
Habitat for HumanityHelping Mamas
Intown CaresJump4Books
Kyle Pease FoundationLa Amistad
Letter for LoveMeals on Wheels
Noah鈥檚 Ark Animal SanctuaryOperation PAGES Hope
Ronald McDonald HouseSandwich Project
Southeastern Brain Tumor FoundationSupplying Hope Around the Globe
Swim Across AmericaThe Shepherd Center
Trees AtlantaUGA Miracle Supporting CHOA
Urban RecipeWe Love Buford Highway
World PediatricsWylde
CAP (Confronting Atlanta's Poverty)Model Arab League
Club or Organization:
Academic TeamAsian Culture
Baking ClubChess
CookingCreative Writing
Equestrian ClubF.I.F.A. Federation Internationale de Football
Fellowship of Christian AthletesFrench Club
Green TeamHabitat for Humanity
Hip-Hop ClubHomeless Pet Foundation
Interfaith ClubMath Club
Medical Science ClubMountain Biking Club
NewspaperOperation I Care
Outdoor ClubPickleball
Quiz BowlSpeech & Debate
Student CouncilStudent Technology Leadership Team
Teens Against PrejudiceVestry
YearbookYoung Libertarians Club
Youths Serving Atlanta
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramCeramics
ChorusDance
Jazz EnsembleLovett Filmmakers Club
OrchestraThe Music Club
Theatre ArtsVisual Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Water Polo Team