Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 346 students in Jefferson County, GA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,034 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Jefferson County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Private Schools in Jefferson County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinecrest Mennonite
(Mennonite)
4258 Mennonite Church Rd
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-3136
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Thomas Jefferson Academy
(1)
2264 Highway 1 N
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-8861
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
346 Students
162,168 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
17,016 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
10:1
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,850
$14,201

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
293 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
84%
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
39 Students
40,829 Students
% of Others Students
11%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, GA?
2 private schools are located in Jefferson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
67% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

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