About OLA

Welcome to Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School! As you explore our website, we hope you’ll discover not only what makes OLA so special, but also a place your family can proudly call home.

OLA is more than just a Catholic school—it is a vibrant faith-filled community where families partner in our mission to educate the whole child in the Catholic tradition. As the largest elementary and middle school in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, we are proud to offer the resources, opportunities, and personal attention that allow every student to thrive. We maintain high academic standards through a rigorous curriculum while fostering a nurturing environment that supports each child’s spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

Students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators all share a deep commitment to our mission, which is reflected in every aspect of school life. We believe education extends beyond the classroom, providing opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, Christian leadership, and a lifelong commitment to service. Since our founding in 1951, the Sisters of Mercy instilled in our community the values of social justice, compassion, and service to others. These traditions remain central to OLA today as our students actively support local Catholic schools, serve those experiencing homelessness and hunger, assist immigrant communities, and participate in outreach efforts around the world.

Our Catholic identity is at the heart of everything we do. We are blessed to have the dedicated leadership of our Pastor, Father Dan Ketter, and our Parochial Vicar, Father Nick Le, who are a consistent and visible presence on campus. They celebrate weekly school Masses, visit classrooms, engage with students and families, and help ensure that the Catholic faith is woven into every aspect of the OLA experience. Through prayer, worship, service, and daily interactions, our students are encouraged to deepen their relationship with Christ while growing in virtue, compassion, and a commitment to living out the Gospel.

Innovation is also a hallmark of an OLA education. Our state-of-the-art outdoor learning STEM space, opened in 2026, provides students with unique, hands-on opportunities in an engaging natural environment. This dynamic learning space encourages curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving while extending learning beyond the traditional classroom.

As a parish school of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School is proud to be part of a strong network of Catholic schools throughout the region. We offer an exceptional and challenging PK–8 curriculum dedicated to the success of every student. OLA has twice been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and is fully accredited by Cognia through the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s district-wide accreditation.

Located in Brookhaven, Georgia, our school serves students from more than 20 Catholic parishes, creating a diverse and welcoming community united by faith, academic excellence, and service.

I invite you to continue exploring our website to learn more about our exceptional school community. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour, we would be delighted to welcome you to campus. Thank you for your interest in Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School. We look forward to meeting your family.

Many blessings,
Mrs. Mandy Crock