Athens Montessori School Photo

Best Clarke County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,230 students in Clarke County, GA (there are 22 public schools, serving 14,925 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Clarke County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Clarke County, GA include Athens Christian School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Clarke County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Clarke County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Athens Christian School
(Christian)
(18)
1270 Highway 29 N
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-7586
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
590 Lavender Road
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 433-0223
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
958 Epps Bridge Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-1621
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Athens Montessori School
Athens Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
3145 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-8490
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 5
Double Helix STEAM School
Double Helix STEAM School Photo - Middle school is where "the rubber meets the road", that doesn't mean that students have to lose their love of learning or curiosity,
Special Program Emphasis
973 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 521-5477
Gr: 4-8 | 50 students Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Downtown Academy
(Christian)
165 Pulaski St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 353-8996
Gr: K-5 | 46 students Tuition listed
Ebenezer SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1699 Olive Road
Athens, GA 30604
(706) 733-9922
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Living Hope Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2150 Lexington Road
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-0019
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Waseca Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
615 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-4473
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students

Overview

This County (Clarke County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,230 Students
162,168 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
124 Teachers
17,016 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,780
$14,201
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
49 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
160 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
13%
10%
# White Students
762 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
60%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
186 Students
40,829 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Clarke County, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Clarke County, GA include Athens Christian School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Clarke County?
9 private schools are located in Clarke County.
How diverse are private schools in Clarke County?
Clarke County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Clarke County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Clarke County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarke County?
67% of private schools in Clarke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?

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