• 2026-27 APPLICATION

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  Located in Northeast Atlanta, Georgia, Immaculate Heart of Mary School (IHM) is a Catholic school that serves a diverse population of around 500 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Established in 1958 as a parish school, IHM strives daily to follow its guiding principles of Faith, Knowledge, Service and Integrity. 
  
  

  Accreditation
  All schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Catholic Schools, including Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, are accredited through District-Wide Accreditation sponsored by Cognia. 
  
  Distinctions
  IHM is a twice-recognized National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (2019, 2009). Fewer than 1% of schools nationwide achieved this stature, and the designation lasts ten years. IHM received this distinction because of its proven academic rigor and standardized test scores that rank in the top 10% in our state. 
  
  Faculty and Staff
  IHM has grown to 58 faculty and staff members.  All teachers meet the current standards established by the Southern Association of Independent Schools, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Office of Catholic Schools.
  
  All teachers are certified in their academic levels. The faculty has an average of 13 years of teaching experience (412 years total) and 63% of our teachers hold advanced degrees.  With an average class size of 20 students in the elementary hallways and 30 students in middle school, our teachers are able to create an engaging academic environment conducive to learning. 
  
  Student Body
  IHM has a culturally diverse student body of approximately 500 students, with 32% identifying as students of color. 76% of the student population is Catholic, representing 22 different parishes around the Archdiocese of Atlanta. In their homes, IHM families speak English, Spanish, Italian, Vietnamese, French, Portuguese, Greek, and Amharic. Our families represent 39 different zip codes in Atlanta!  In accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, IHM follows a policy of open admissions regarding sex, color, ethnicity, and national origin. 
  
  

  Student Activities
  Extra-curricular activities through the parish and school include Band, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Volleyball, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Student Council, Art, and various community service activities. 
  
  Foreign Language
  Spanish is the language offered to all students from Pre-K through 8th grade.
  
  School Hours
  7:55 a.m. First Bell Rings
  3:20 p.m. Dismissal except for Wednesdays, which is 2:20pm.