Why Holy Redeemer?
Because choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent.
Choosing a school for your child's education is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Holy Redeemer is a special community of caring teachers and staff who provide faith formation, award-winning academics, service to the community and guidance in becoming good, moral, value-driven adults who are successful in their future endeavors. Our community serves as a family - a community of families and professional staff who want the very best for you and your child.
Our Mission
Holy Redeemer Catholic School is a faith-centered community dedicated to the Catholic Tradition rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our school challenges students to reach their full potential in academics, character and faith. Authored: May 2018
Our Timeline
- In 1997: In response to the overwhelming need for Catholic education in North Fulton, Holy Redeemer was the first of three new elementary schools funded by the 1997 “Building the Church of Tomorrow” Capital Campaign in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
- September 1999: After much planning, Holy Redeemer Catholic School neared final construction.
- Our Founding Principal: Mary Reiling was named.
- October 1999: The dedication by Archbishop John F. Donoghue proclaimed “Let the doors be opened,” as he blessed the entrance to Holy Redeemer School on October 4, 1999. Eighth-grade students held candles as the archbishop blessed the doors, beginning the dedication of the new elementary school.
- Our Mission: Before the school opened, our faculty and staff unanimously voted on the mission statement above.
- Our Crest: Our crest featuring the initials “HR” surrounded by a crown of thorns depicting images of Christ as our Redeemer was also voted on by our faculty and staff.
- Our Community: As a regional Catholic school, Holy Redeemer differs from the traditional parochial school model in that the school is not affiliated with one parish or church. Instead, Holy Redeemer serves students from fourteen Catholic parishes and faith communities in the North Fulton metro Atlanta area.
Quick Facts
- Situated in the heart of the #1 suburb in the nation - Johns Creek, recognized by Travel and Leisure (July 16, 2024)
- Johns Creek voted one of Georgia's safest suburbs.
- 2009 and 2018: Twice-Awarded National Blue Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School.
- Average of 12:1 student to faculty ratio
- 100% of our teaching staff is certified and 68% have or are pursuing advanced degrees.
- Almost 20% of our students receive financial assistance/scholarships.
- 89% of our student body is Roman Catholic and 11% are of other faiths.
- STREAM Education (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math)
- Extended Day Program: morning and afternoon
- Various student-led clubs and organizations
- Multiple foreign languages taught
- Athletics affiliated with Catholic Metro Sports
General Admissions Information from the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Holy Redeemer Catholic School admits students of any race, sex, color, national, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to all students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
Holy Redeemer follows Georgia State Law regarding age for school entrance. For kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1st. Local transfer of students into grade 8 from any public, private, or Archdiocesan school are not considered. Students whose families have relocated to the Atlanta area can apply for admission into Grade 8.
Information obtained during the application process is confidential and includes, but not limited to entrance test scores, teacher evaluations, report card grades, standardized test scores and other information provided.
Students must also meet state standards for immunization. There is no provisional admission. For medical exemptions, a physician must indicate the Immunization Form. The Catholic Church does not recognize an exemption based upon matter of conscience or religious exemption.
Note: All new students must have a physical exam and meet all state requirements for a second dose of mumps vaccine and a second dose of varicella vaccine. The child’s current Form 3231 should be marked “Complete for School Attendance.”
Georgia Form 3300 - Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening.
Our enrollment decisions for grades Pre-K4 through 7 for the 2025-2026 school year are communicated on Saturday, April 5, the AAAIS Common Decision Date.
If you wish to apply for Round 2 consideration for available openings for the 2025-2026 school year, please review the application instructions below.
To apply, please select “Apply to HR” from the main Admissions Tab or call the Enrollment Office at 770-410-4056 or email pbattaglia@hrcatholicschool.org.