Welcome to

Stratford Academy!

Our motto – “Freedom for Excellence” - is evident in all aspects of our school. From academics to fine arts to athletics, we strive for excellence in all that we do. Stratford provides a rigorous college prep curriculum coupled with a nurturing family environment. Our well-rounded graduates leave for college better prepared than most, particularly in the areas of critical thinking and writing.

There is no better way to experience Stratford than to see it firsthand, so we invite you to come visit our beautiful campus, see the classrooms and visit with students and faculty. From the moment you arrive, our goal is to make you and your family feel right at home.

Please contact me anytime with any questions you might have about the admissions process or to schedule a tour. We are happy to do so at your convenience.

Stratford prides itself on diversity and places strong values on academic, religious and personal freedom. The school welcomes and embraces students of all faiths, backgrounds and talents. Stratford has an enrollment of 775 students, age 3 through grade 12, and attracts a student population from 13 counties in Middle Georgia. There are 4,094 Stratford graduates now living in 46 states (plus the District of Columbia) and 17 countries.

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Where Potential Soars: Testimonials from our Eagles

Sophomore Ava Jeshuran shares how Stratford helps her soar

Finding a school community which supports students along their education journey provides students with the foundation to soar in college and beyond. They learn how to balance multiple activities and an academic course load. They form relationships with friends and teachers which last far beyond graduation. They become a community of learners who support each other in all walks of life.

If you are looking for a school which is focused on community, contact our Head of Admissions Lori Palmer (lori.palmer@stratford.org) to schedule a time to visit or tour Stratford Academy. She would love to show you where potential soars!

Students inspired to be their best, learning to be globally-minded, nurtured and challenged in all endeavors, and a committed faculty are some aspects of Stratford that have meant the most to the Peterson family. Knowing her sons are being cared for by teachers, coaches, and staff who want them to grow and succeed is the reassurance they have found the right school community for their family.

If you are looking for a school with these values, contact our Head of Admissions Lori Palmer (lori.palmer@stratford.org) to schedule a time to visit or tour Stratford Academy. She would love to show you where potential soars!

The Windham family shares why they love Stratford

Choosing the right school for your family is an important decision. Students at Stratford are known for their unique gifts and are given the opportunity to soar in all aspects for school life from the classroom to the athletic fields to stages and beyond.

If you are looking for a school that is focused on developing well-rounded citizens of the future, contact our Head of Admissions Lori Palmer (lori.palmer@stratford.org) to schedule a time to visit or tour Stratford Academy. She would love to show you where potential soars!

Jerry Xu, Where Potential Soars

When the Xu family moved to Macon, one of their first decisions was where to send their boys to school. After looking at all of the options in Middle Georgia, they found Stratford Academy had the same commitment to academics as they did. Their sons quickly made friends and became involved in numerous activities. 

Come see for yourself at Stratford Academy! Schedule your shadow day or tour with Admissions Director, Lori Palmer (lori.palmer@stratford.org).

Griff Ethridge, Where Potential Soars Testimonial

In his 51 years at Stratford, Mr. Ethridge has taught thousands of students. For decades, he has seen that the school does not waiver on its mission of preparing each student with the tools he or she needs to be successful at whatever comes next. Stratford students are continually immersed in opportunities to become communicators, self thinkers, and independent learners, and those skills serve them well for the remainder of their lives.

Come be part of our Stratford community! Join us for our Admissions Open House on Feb. 4 from 2-4 PM. Meet students and hear firsthand all the many ways a student's potential soars.

Admissions Open House Testimonial

Time and time again, Stratford alumni, like Katherine, credit their success in college and beyond to the foundation they built at Stratford. Students know their teachers and coaches are challenging them because they want them to succeed. That rigor pays off when they transition to college, and they are accustomed to the expectations of their professors and the level of work needed to thrive.

Come be a part of our Stratford community! Join us for our Admissions Open House on Feb. 4 from 2-4 PM. Meet students and hear firsthand all the many ways a student’s potential soars.

Open House 2024 Testimonal #1

No one better to share the impact of their experiences at Stratford than our own students. Stratford students are prepared in every sense of the word – prepared for challenges, prepared for college, prepared for life.

Come be a part of our Stratford community! Join us for our Admissions Open House on Feb. 4 from 2-4 PM. Meet students, like Griffin, and hear firsthand all the many ways a student’s potential soars. 

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Contact Us

Head of Enrollment Management
Lori Palmer
lori.palmer@stratford.org
Tel: 478-477-8073 ext 203
Fax: 478-477-0299

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m

Click here to read Mrs. Palmer's article "The ABCs of Choosing a School".

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Transportation Information

Stratford Academy offers transportation for our Houston and Peach county families.  Please contact lori.palmer@stratford.org if you are interested in learning more about our bus service.

A Stratford Student's Seven Lessons in Excellence

Stratford leaders and staff have spent the last 64 years working to provide excellence in all we do. You even hear us say "Excellence Never Rests," which means we fully believe that individuals should never rest on their laurels, but always strive to improve and grow. With that in mind, we have "Seven Lessons in Excellence" to correspond to our seven decades of existence and share some of the ways we live these out. 

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