Peachtree Academy Private School

There is a reason why Google reviews for this school have been disabled. In my opinion, the school is in serious need of a comprehensive overhaul. My child attended this school for several years and experienced bullying from both staff and students that was never adequately addressed.I am also concerned about inequitable treatment of students. In my experience, students of non-Caucasian backgrounds are more likely to be labeled, targeted, and treated unfairly. Additionally, some teachers appear disengaged and have openly described the school as an “easy” environment that does not require much effort, which is troubling.Support for students with special needs is another major concern. Despite being a public school funded by taxpayers, there appears to be a lack of willingness to provide appropriate accommodations. Students who require additional support are often treated differently or made to feel unwelcome, which raises concerns about compliance with federal protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which guarantees eligible students a free and appropriate public education. Disciplinary practices also seem inconsistent. There appears to be a disparity in how students of different racial backgrounds are treated for similar behaviors. For example, there was an incident involving a Caucasian female student throwing up gang signs in a class photo for the yearbook. Instead of being reprimanded, the situation was laughed off, and the only consequence was that the class had to retake the picture. It is difficult not to question whether the outcome would have been the same for a student of color.Additionally, administrative decisions sometimes seem to be influenced by selective parent complaints rather than objective evaluation. This creates an environment that feels exclusionary and inconsistent with the expectations of a public institution.Overall, I believe the school attempts to operate with the exclusivity of a private institution, despite being publicly funded. My child’s educational rights were, in my view, not upheld, and the emotional impact of these experiences has been significant.I strongly encourage district leadership to review performance data, disciplinary patterns, and overall school practices. Other schools in the county appear to be significantly outperforming this one.In hindsight, my only regret is not transferring my child sooner. I hope that no other student has to endure a similar experience.

Peachtree has been a huge blessing to our family and we love our kid's teachers! They go above and beyond and are great about working with them. Our daughter was out due to a friend at church testing positive that she was in contact with and the teachers were so helpful and supportive. She did not miss much since teachers were available to answer questions and Zoom when she needed help. Middle school can be hard but this has been a fantastic transition to a new school and we felt welcome right away.