Zest Preparatory Academy School serves 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Zest Preparatory Academy School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
89%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Zest Preparatory Academy School?
159 students attend Zest Preparatory Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Zest Preparatory Academy School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zest Preparatory Academy School?
Zest Preparatory Academy School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zest Preparatory Academy School offer ?
Zest Preparatory Academy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Zest Preparatory Academy School part of?
Zest Preparatory Academy School is part of State Specialty Schools II- Zest Preparatory Academy School District.
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