For the 2026 school year, there are 912 private schools serving 162,094 students in Georgia (there are 2,330 public schools, serving 1,744,972 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Georgia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $14,219 for elementary schools and $14,415 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Georgia include Augusta Preparatory Day School, The Westminster Schools, and St. Pius X Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 79% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 28% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
912 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
162,094 Students
5,693,709 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17,015 Teachers
507,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1201
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,261
$14,913
Average Summer Program Cost
$593
$1,146
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,440
$7,191
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$55.13 million
$62.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
282 Students
29,825 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,819 Students
264,979 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,438 Students
507,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
16,745 Students
416,385 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
93,739 Students
2,931,618 Students
% White Students
58%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
177 Students
20,066 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
40,898 Students
1,471,670 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Georgia Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Buckhead (14 schools), Briarcliff Heights (6 schools), Midtown (6 schools), Druid Hills (5 schools), East Columbus (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked private schools in Georgia include Augusta Preparatory Day School, The Westminster Schools, and St. Pius X Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Georgia?
There are 912 private schools are located in Georgia.
How much do private schools cost in Georgia?
The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,219 for elementary schools and $14,415 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Georgia?
Approximately 28% of students in Georgia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Georgia go to private school?
8% 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?
Which private schools in Georgia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Georgia include: First Academy vs. Citizens Christian Academy, The Goddard School vs. Creme De La Creme, Citizens Christian Academy vs. First Academy
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