Best Georgia Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 881 private schools serving 158,470 students in Georgia (there are 2,315 public schools, serving 1,744,208 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,788 for elementary schools and $12,515 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Georgia include Marist School, Berry College Elementary & Middle School and Atlanta Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 27% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
61% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Georgia Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
18
4,521
15%
28
6,721
16%
10
2,270
13%
95
15,238
11%
96
13,502
12%
5
1,744
10%
18
4,100
10%
162
33,728
16%
7
1,108
7%
75
16,318
9%
12
1,795
5%
18
5,229
9%
12
2,187
10%
17
4,038
12%
10
1,661
8%
4
1,419
15%
18
3,121
10%
10
1,505
10%
8
1,054
8%
12
2,752
10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Georgia?
The best top ranked private schools in Georgia include Marist School, Berry College Elementary & Middle School and Atlanta Academy.
How many private schools are located in Georgia?
881 private schools are located in Georgia.
How much do private schools cost in Georgia?
The average private school tuition in Georgia is $11,788 for elementary schools and $12,515 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Georgia?
Georgia private schools are approximately 27% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Georgia go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
61% of private schools in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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