Atlanta-area private Christian school invites Pre-K through 6th grade families to tour campus, enjoy food trucks, and discover faith-based learning in a hands-on setting.
Decatur, GA (PRUnderground) July 13th, 2026
The Academy of Scholars, an accredited Christian private school in Decatur, GA, has announced The Academy of Scholars Experience, an open house for rising Pre-K through 6th grade students and their families. Families will have the opportunity to explore the campus through guided tours, enjoy food trucks, and take part in family-friendly activities across the school’s grounds. The event will take place on July 18 from noon to 4 pm. It will reflect AOS’s commitment to welcoming Atlanta-area families into its faith-centered learning community in a way that is personal, memorable, and a genuine reflection of the student experience.
The announcement comes as Christian schools across the United States report a sustained rise in enrollment and interest. According to the Association of Christian Schools International, Christian school enrollment is up 35% since 2019, driven by parents seeking schools that align with their faith, values, and approach to education.¹ A 2024 Cato Institute survey of private schools found that among schools reporting enrollment growth, 69% credited that growth to values alignment between the school and its families.² Some education researchers and faith leaders have begun describing this national momentum as a “Second Great Awakening” as families across the country prioritize reinforcing character and faith alongside academic rigor.
“Academics are a top priority, but so are integrity, respect for others, hard work, and kindness,” said Dr. Brian Bolden, Academy of Scholars Head of School. “We are developing students who are exceptional in all aspects of their lives, in and out of the classroom.”
The Academy of Scholars Experience is designed to give families a genuine, hands-on preview of daily life at the school. Campus tours will showcase STEM and coding labs and the school’s phonics-based reading program. They will also bring families into enrichment spaces for Spanish language instruction and physical education. Families can explore the values-based curriculum that fuels students’ moral and spiritual development. The event reflects AOS’s belief that choosing a school is one of the most meaningful decisions a family makes, and the experience of that first visit should honor the weight of that decision.
“You can’t feel the heart of a school by looking at its website,” said Dr. Brian Bolden, Head of School. “You need to walk its halls, sit in its classrooms, and mingle with staff members. This new brand of open house helps people experience firsthand what sets our school apart from others.”
Interested families can register online for the Christian school open house to be held on campus at 5096 Panola Industrial Boulevard in Decatur.
Built on a reputation for safe classrooms, disciplined learning, and a strong emphasis on Christian virtues, The Academy of Scholars serves students across the greater Atlanta area. The school offers personalized attention that stands in contrast to the one-size-fits-all approach of large public school districts. To learn more, visit www.AcademyofScholars.com.
¹https://medium.com/@jaredmlynczyk/private-and-christian-school-enrollment-is-surging-after-covid-ca6c79f11310 2
²https://www.cato.org/survey-reports/survey-is-private-school-enrollment-boom-ending
About The Academy of Scholars
The Academy of Scholars is an independent, Christian school serving children from age 4 through grade 6. Their mission is to develop their scholars to their fullest intellectual, moral, spiritual, emotional, physical, and social potential in a safe, supportive, interactive, nurturing environment.
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