Admission
Tuition & Affordability
Transportation
Bus Service
Athens Academy provides transportation services to families in Clarke and Oconee counties, Greensboro, Madison, and other outlying areas. Service is provided in the morning and at the 3:20 p.m. dismissal. Routes are selected to serve the largest number of families while minimizing the ride for the students. Families registered for bus service will be notified in early August about the time the bus will arrive.
There are discounts available for multiple children in a family and for students who only wish to ride the bus to school in the morning. Please contact the Facilities Office at 706-433-2542 with any questions about this service.
In the morning, all buses arrive at the Tillman Center between 7:50–8:00 a.m. In the afternoon, all buses load at 3:20 p.m. at the Tillman Center.
There are discounts available for multiple children in a family and for students who only wish to ride the bus to school in the morning. Please contact the Facilities Office at 706-433-2542 with any questions about this service.
In the morning, all buses arrive at the Tillman Center between 7:50–8:00 a.m. In the afternoon, all buses load at 3:20 p.m. at the Tillman Center.
Carpooling
Drop off & pick up instructions:
The Spartan Lane and Highway 441 entrances provide the safest routes for access and egress to and from the Academy. The Athletic/Highway 441 entrance may be used by those who find it convenient for access to the athletic facilities or the Upper School parking lot. The use of LaVista Road, Knob Creek Road, and Mason Mill Road is discouraged.
Do not park on Spartan Lane, Mason Mill Road, or the adjacent private property. Please do not use private property for a turnaround.
The Spartan Lane and Highway 441 entrances provide the safest routes for access and egress to and from the Academy. The Athletic/Highway 441 entrance may be used by those who find it convenient for access to the athletic facilities or the Upper School parking lot. The use of LaVista Road, Knob Creek Road, and Mason Mill Road is discouraged.
Do not park on Spartan Lane, Mason Mill Road, or the adjacent private property. Please do not use private property for a turnaround.
Bus Service Rates 2024-25
List of 4 items.
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One Way, In Town
Regular Rate: $775
*Special Rate: $600 -
Two Way, In Town
Regular Rate: $1,050
*Special Rate: $825 -
One Way, Out of Town
Regular Rate: $985
*Special Rate: $785 -
Two Way, Out of Town
Regular Rate: $1,260
*Special Rate: $1,035
Family Multiple Rider Discount: 50% for Each Additional Child
*Special Rate: These rates apply when bus riders are unable to ride the bus home in the afternoon because of their participation in school-sponsored activities. The special rate is prorated depending on the student’s participation schedule. Rates may be prorated with a premium applied for irregular service. Please contact the Business Office for details.
Athens Academy
Athens Academy is an independent, co-educational school for students in K3 through 12th grade, located on a beautiful 152-acre campus in Northeast Georgia. For over 50 years, Athens Academy has pursued its mission of Excellence with Honor through academics, athletics, fine arts, and service and leadership.
