Families in Vinings, Smyrna and northwest Atlanta choose Benjamin Preparatory School because it brings faith, academics and the performing arts together in one school day for children from 6 weeks old through 2nd grade. Our campus at 2445 Church Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 is DECAL licensed, and our teachers are CDA qualified caregivers trained in CPR and First Aid, with background checks for staff.
Here's what sets the school apart.
A Christian school day, not just a Christian label
Benjamin Prep is a non denominational Christian school, and faith is part of the daily routine rather than a once a week add on. Children take part in age appropriate praise, worship and Bible study every day, along with regular chapel services, and our teachers model forgiveness, humility, gratitude and love. You can read more about our Christian foundation and the doctrinal statement our teachers follow.
STEAM+ academics that start early
Our STEAM+ program teaches science, technology, engineering, arts and math through the lens of scripture. Reading readiness and early math begin in our Tip Top Toddlers class, foreign language instruction deepens in Shooting Stars and Show Kids, and hands on programs like Creation Station (a science and cooking show the students run each week) and our computer lab keep learning active.
Performing arts during the school day
Tap, ballet, inspired movement, hip hop, liturgical dance and music are part of the school day, so there's no separate drive to a studio after work. Children take their first tap and ballet classes as Tip Top Toddlers, and the school stages two original productions each year, one in spring and one in winter. Extracurricular activities and sports are included in the cost of tuition. See how it works on our performing arts page.
Care for the whole child and the whole family
Our Seven Stages of Wellness framework aims for children who are well rounded, well mannered, well spoken, well nourished, well versed, well grounded in faith and well loved. A whole foods menu is included, children get daily physical activity, and parents are part of the community through Parent Powerhouse workshops and special events for moms, dads and grandparents.
Led by its founder, an experienced educator
Benjamin Prep was founded by Dr. Verna R. Benjamin-Lambert ("Dr. Benji"), who holds a doctorate in education leadership from Nova Southeastern University and served as an administrator in a Georgia school system before opening the school. She's also the author of Health Intelligence: The Path to a Healthier You and the Healthy Benji children's books. You can meet Dr. Benji on her website.
