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Best Georgia Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 921 private schools serving 165,144 students in Georgia (there are 2,330 public schools, serving 1,747,653 students). 9% of all K-12 students in Georgia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $14,103 for elementary schools and $14,319 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Georgia include Marist School, St. Pius X Catholic High School, and The Westminster Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 78% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 27% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
60% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Baptist.

Top Ranked Georgia Private Schools by County (2025)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
16
4,609
16%
28
6,909
17%
95
15,008
11%
102
13,893
12%
6
1,799
10%
21
4,836
11%
165
35,252
17%
7
1,283
8%
79
16,698
9%
12
1,742
5%
23
6,039
11%
18
4,177
12%
10
1,681
8%
5
2,475
24%
17
3,037
10%
11
1,479
10%
8
1,012
8%
11
2,765
9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked private schools in Georgia include Marist School, St. Pius X Catholic High School, and The Westminster Schools.
How many private schools are located in Georgia?
There are 921 private schools are located in Georgia.
How much do private schools cost in Georgia?
The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,103 for elementary schools and $14,319 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Georgia?
Approximately 27% of students in Georgia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Georgia go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Georgia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
60% of private schools in Georgia are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Baptist.
Which private schools in Georgia are often viewed compared to one another?

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