For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 323 students in Decatur County, GA (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,710 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Decatur County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1302 Lake Douglas Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-8851
Bainbridge, GA 39819
(229) 243-8851
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Sports: 9
Morningside Cwe
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1303 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 31717
(229) 246-5615
Bainbridge, GA 31717
(229) 246-5615
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Overview
This County (Decatur County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
323 Students
162,168 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
17,016 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
221 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
91 Students
40,829 Students
% of Others Students
28%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Decatur County, GA?
2 private schools are located in Decatur County, GA.
What percentage of students in Decatur County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Decatur County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
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