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Best Glynn County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,304 students in Glynn County, GA (there are 18 public schools, serving 14,329 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Glynn County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Glynn County, GA include St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and Frederica Academy.
86% of private schools in Glynn County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Glynn County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Frederica Academy
Frederica Academy Photo
(10)
200 Murray Way
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-9981
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
1121 Union St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9470
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Brunswick Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
4231 Us Highway 17 N
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-4546
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Sports: 6
Heritage Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
4265 Norwich Street Ext
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 264-5491
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Montessori Christian Schoolhouse
Montessori School (Christian)
3105 Wildwood Dr
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-1390
Gr: K | 27 students
Revival Center Christian School
(Pentecostal)
5563 New Jesup Hwy
Brunswick, GA 31523
(912) 267-6568
Gr: K-9 | 12 students
Saint Simons Christian School
(Christian)
1060 Coquina Circle
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 634-8177
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Glynn County, Georgia

Glynn County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1103 K St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 264-6682
Gr: K-8 | 9 students

Overview

This County (Glynn County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,304 Students
162,168 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
17,016 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1143
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,085
$14,201
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$4,206

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
63 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
866 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
66%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
299 Students
40,829 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Glynn County, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Glynn County, GA include St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and Frederica Academy.
How many private schools are located in Glynn County?
7 private schools are located in Glynn County.
How diverse are private schools in Glynn County?
Glynn County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Glynn County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Glynn County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Glynn County?
86% of private schools in Glynn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Glynn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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