Best Gainesville Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 638 students in Gainesville, GA (there are 33 public schools, serving 25,149 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Gainesville, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Gainesville, GA include Riverside Preparatory Academy and Lakeview Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
20% of private schools in Gainesville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Top Ranked Gainesville Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeview Academy
Lakeview Academy Photo - Lakeview Academy's students score 16% higher than the state average on the ACT and 15% higher on the SAT.
796 Lakeview Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
Grades: PK-12
| 521 students
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT | Riverside students participating in Jeopardy for test review.
All-boys
(1)
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
Grades: 6-12
| students
Academy of Innovation
Academy of Innovation Photo - Front of school
Special Education School
(2)
1399 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
Grades: 1-12
| 38 students
2125 Elachee Dr
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 535-1976
Grades: PK-1
| 44 students
Hopewell Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5086 Poplar Springs Rd
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 297-0220
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Gainesville, Georgia

Gainesville, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brenau Academy (Closed 2006)
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
500 Washington Street Se
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-6140
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gainesville, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Gainesville, GA include Riverside Preparatory Academy and Lakeview Academy.
How many private schools are located in Gainesville, GA?
5 private schools are located in Gainesville, GA.
How diverse are private schools in Gainesville, GA?
Gainesville, GA private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Gainesville, GA go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Gainesville, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gainesville, GA?
20% of private schools in Gainesville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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