Best Barrow County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,002 students in Barrow County, GA (there are 20 public schools, serving 17,095 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Barrow County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Barrow County Private Schools (2026-27)

Bethlehem Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 980 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
544 Christmas Ave (Hwy 11)
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 307-1574
(3)
Map of Barrow County Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Christian
83 Patrick Mill Rd Sw
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-5746
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Barrow County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Baptist
8 Pleasant Hill Church Rd Se
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 725-2521
Old Peachtree Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Montessori School
33 Hills Shop Rd
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-3052

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
1,002 Students
161,559 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
127 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,900
$13,425
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
16,721 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
113 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
11%
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
900 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
89%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Barrow County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Barrow County, GA is Bethlehem Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Barrow County?
2 private schools are located in Barrow County.
What percentage of students in Barrow County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Barrow County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barrow County?
100% of private schools in Barrow County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Barrow County are often viewed compared to one another?

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