Dunwoody: A Strong Public School System for Students of Any Age

Dunwoody is known as home to some of the best public schools in Dekalb County. Many families choose this desirable address due to the school districts. Many of the area schools are STEM schools, and offer Discovery programs for high achievers. No matter what age your children are, there’s bound to be a good fit at one of the outstanding area schools.

Elementary Schools

Austin Elementary School
At Austin, instructional programs are designed so that each student is challenged, but experiences success and develops a good self-image. The faculty employs innovative teaching strategies and cooperative learning, and children are exposed to the total curriculum. Austin received the 2017 Student Achievement Platinum Award for the highest performing schools from the Governor’s office. This is the third consecutive year that the school has received a SSAS (Single Statewide Accountability System) Award. Austin is building a new school facility, which will be completed in August of 2019.Austin Elementary School Dunwoody

Programs offered at Austin include:

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
  • Chess Club
  • Student Council
  • Media Squad
  • Odyssey of the Mind (develops creative thinking and problem solving)
  • I-BAT (provides students with academic, physical and social support)
  • Aftercare Program (homework help, fitness activities, and enrichment clubs)

Vanderlyn Elementary School
At Vanderlyn, they stress a positive and challenging educational environment, designed to inspire life-long learning, international thinking, and productive citizenship.

Programs offered at Vanderlyn include:

  • STEM
  • Media Center
  • Math Team
  • Reading Bowl
  • After School Activities (Chess Club, Dance Club, Track Team)
  • Social Media Policy for Students
  • After School Extended Day Program

Dunwoody Elementary School
Dunwoody is a safe and supportive environment designed to develop a desire to learn, an appreciation for diversity, and an understanding of the world in which we live. Students are encouraged to think creatively.

Programs offered at Dunwoody include:

  • STEM
  • Media Center
  • Clubs and Activities (Chess, Dance, Singing)
  • Reading Bowl
  • Hebrew Enrichment Classes
  • Extended Day Program
  • Social Media Policy for Students
  • Spanish and French Afterschool Classes

Chestnut Charter Elementary School
At Chestnut, educators believe in collaborating between home and school to educate the whole child. The goal is to develop young people who are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, well rounded, physically active and thoughtful.

Programs offered at Chestnut include:

  • STEM
  • Chess Club
  • Library Club
  • Garden Club
  • Media Center
  • Social Media Policy for Students
  • After School Extended Day Program

Kingsley Elementary School
The mission of Kingsley is to establish and strengthen relationships between home and school in order to promote high expectations of students, staff and parents. Educators aim to provide a nurturing and creative environment for the students.

Programs offered at Kingsley include:

  • Student Council
  • Media Center
  • Social Media Policy for Students
  • After School Extended Day Program

Middle and High Schools

Peachtree Charter Middle School
Peachtree follows the state curriculum, but as a charter school, they have been given County and State approval to move beyond the syllabus and further enhance education based on student’s needs. They foster teamwork with students to help them reach their personal and academic goals.

Programs offered at Peachtree include:

  • STEM
  • Athletics (volleyball, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, track, cross-country, gymnastics, lacrosse, wrestling, softball, tennis)
  • Yearbook
  • Art Club
  • Band
  • Jazz Club
  • Drama Club
  • Mathletes
  • Student Government
  • Odyssey of the Mind
  • School Newspaper
  • Snowboarding Club
  • Media Center
  • Social Media Policy for Students

Dunwoody High School
Dunwoody’s vision is symbolized by the acronym Wildcat PRIDE: Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence. Educators strive to help students learn to be productive members of an increasingly diverse society.

Programs offered at Dunwoody include:

  • 23 AP classes offered
  • The Academy of Finance
  • Mass Communications
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Air Force ROTC
  • Athletics (volleyball, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, fencing, football, track, cross-country, gymnastics, lacrosse, wrestling, softball, tennis, swimming, golf)
  • Marching Band

Dunwoody’s innovative public schools are one of the top reasons families choose to call this area home. Many of Atlanta’s best private schools are also in close proximity. The diversity of the area is reflected in the curriculums and teaching styles offered here, as is the sense of community that binds Dunwoody residents.