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Best Barrow County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 80%.
100% of private schools in Barrow County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Barrow County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBarrow County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20213
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20155
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# Students
1,002 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025501198179
2024501192172
2023501197174
2022381206185
2021255199180
2020198188171
2019202199175
2018176194172
2017172206180
2016172205178
2015152187167
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% Average Students of Color
1%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%28%34%
20241%27%34%
20232%27%33%
20222%29%33%
20214%29%32%
20204%27%32%
20196%28%31%
20185%27%31%
201714%29%32%
201614%28%32%
201512%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
127 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20208:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202532%54%55%
202432%54%54%
202332%53%54%
202232%53%54%
202121%52%54%
202021%51%54%
201921%51%53%
201821%51%53%
201721%51%53%
201610%51%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025181415
2024181415
2023181415
2022181415
2021181415
2020181415
2019161415
2018161415
2017161415
2016161415
2015201415
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025101313
2024101212
2023101211
2022101111
2021101111
2020101111
201971111
201871011
201771010
2016301010
20151910
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,900
$14,188

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$2,900$14,368$15,012
2024$2,900$12,784$13,254
2023$2,900$11,815$12,626
2022$2,900$11,259$12,187
2021$2,900$10,884$11,800
2020$2,900$10,375$11,512
2019$2,900$10,771$11,293
2018$2,900$10,529$11,017
2017$2,900$10,379$10,708
2016$2,900$9,990$10,356
2015$4,954$9,516$9,939
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Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202585%78%81%
202485%80%85%
202385%81%85%
202285%82%85%
202185%83%85%
202085%82%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.200.590.65
20240.200.600.65
20230.200.590.65
20220.250.580.64
20210.300.570.64
20200.330.570.64
20190.350.570.63
20180.390.570.63
20170.340.550.61
20160.340.550.61
20150.470.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20191%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
16,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20211%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%11%7%
20171%10%7%
20161%10%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
113 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
11%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202511%58%52%
202411%58%52%
202311%59%52%
202215%60%54%
202117%61%54%
202018%61%54%
201920%61%56%
201822%62%56%
201718%63%58%
201618%63%58%
201531%62%58%
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# 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
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
89%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBarrow County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202589%25%26%
202489%25%26%
202389%24%25%
202285%24%25%
202182%23%25%
202080%23%24%
201978%22%24%
201875%21%23%
201779%23%22%
201679%22%22%
201566%22%21%
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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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