State Specialty Schools II- Zest Preparatory Academy School

Located at 3130 Golf Ridge Boulevard in Douglasville, Georgia, Zest Preparatory Academy operates as an active, single-school independent public charter district serving the vibrant Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area. Situated in a large suburban setting, the academy is structured to deliver early elementary education, holding authorization to serve students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As an open and operational public charter district, it offers a focused academic foundation tailored to young learners within Douglas County and its surrounding communities.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the academy educates a close-knit student body of 209 children across its primary grade levels. The district maintains a robust operational foundation supported by a total staff of 50 full-time equivalent professionals. This workforce includes 28 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, two instructional aides, and 20 dedicated support staff members. This high concentration of educators relative to student enrollment yields an impressive student-to-teacher ratio of approximately seven to one, providing parents and educational researchers with a compelling model of small-class learning environment design focused on individualized instruction and early developmental success.