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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Georgia

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Georgia is 79% per year (2026).
The most selective school in Georgia is Paideia School, with an acceptance rate of 17%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 17% 65% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 41%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Paideia School
Paideia School Photo - 1509 Building. 1509 was the original school house and is now our administrative offices and some elementary class rooms.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: PK-12
1509 S Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 270-2312
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
3035 Fanfare Way
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 366-2555
Rank: #33.
The Children's School
The Children's School Photo - The Children's School's founder, Lila McDill, had one vision: Children learn by doing. Today, our students live out her vision through play- and project-based learning. By embedding challenging academics within a nurturing learning environment, our teachers stretch our students so they reach their full learning potential.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: NS-8
345 10th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-6985
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Arlington Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4500 Ridge Road
Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 964-9871
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
1003 E Victory Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 547-8900
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
The Galloway School
The Galloway School Photo
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
215 Chastain Park Ave
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 252-8389
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
The Lovett School
The Lovett School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
4075 Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 479-8487
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Pinecrest Academy
Pinecrest Academy Photo - Our students are known by first name by all of their teachers and are taught in a loving, nurturing environment, with Christ always at the center. We teach through the lens of beauty, goodness, and truth, recognizing the dignity of every child, embracing the God-given talents of each.
(Catholic)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Rock Springs Christian Academy
Rock Springs Christian Academy Photo
(Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
219 Rock Springs Rd
Milner, GA 30257
(678) 692-0192
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Ron Clark Academy
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 4-8
228 Margaret St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(678) 651-2100
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
Thomasville Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-8
1040 Glenwood Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1515
Rank: #4 - 124. - 12.
The Westminster Schools
The Westminster Schools Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
1424 W Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 609-6202
Rank: #1313.
Springmont School
Springmont School Photo
Montessori School
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
5750 Long Island Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 252-3910
Rank: #1414.
The Schenck School
Special Education School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: K-6
282 Mount Paran Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 252-2591
Rank: #1515.
Sunshine STEM Academy
Sunshine STEM Academy Photo - Sunshine STEM Academy offers organic education for gifted students by creating high-quality, innovative opportunities that support whole child development, so students can succeed in reaching their dreams.Sunshine STEM Academy`s goal is to improve students` critical thinking and problem solving skills by encouraging high expectations.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 4-8
110 Samaritan Dr, Suite 110
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 910-3899
Rank: #1616.
Pace Academy
Pace Academy Photo - Kirkpatrick Hall, Pace Academy's iconic "Castle," was the school's first building and now houses administrative offices.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: K-12
966 W. Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 262-1345
Rank: #1717.
Killian Hill Christian School
Killian Hill Christian School Photo - School Campus
(Baptist)
(13)
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: PK-12
151 Arcado Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-3224
Rank: #1818.
Darlington School
Darlington School Photo - Darlington`s 500-acre campus is nestled around a small lake in the foothills of the Lookout Mountain Range in Rome, Ga., a medical center and college town located approximately one hour northwest of Atlanta.
Acceptance Rate: 46%
Grades: PK-12
1014 Cave Spring Rd SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
Rank: #1919.
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Photo - Our Campus
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: PK-12
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
EBLA H.S. Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
2955 N Columbia Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 387-6014
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Hope Springs Christian Learning Center
Hope Springs Christian Learning Center Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 1-8
1239 Braselton Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(678) 442-8785
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
ILM Academy
ILM Academy Photo - ILM Academy is metro Atlanta's first private, non-profit, Islamic School. ILM offers an exceptionally distinctive education program that blends hands-on learning with critical thinking skills to prepare our students to be productive members of society.
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1200 Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 624-1157
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Mount Paran Christian School
Mount Paran Christian School Photo - 100% of our scholars and servant-leaders are accepted to college. They are artists, athletes, and innovators driven to succeed inside and outside the classroom. Our programs prepare students to flourish, to excel in college and the workplace, and for a lifetime of impact for all of eternity.
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-12
1275 Stanley Road
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 578-0182
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Pinewood Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1 Buck Cravey Drive
Bellville, GA 30414
(912) 739-1272
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Providence Christian Academy
Providence Christian Academy Photo - At Providence, we offer an education that is centered around Christ by incorporating a biblical worldview into all aspects of school life.
(Christian)
(24)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
4575 Lawrenceville Hwy
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 279-7200
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Tallulah Falls School
Tallulah Falls School Photo - Newly completed upper school classroom building
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 4-12
Po Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Rank: #20 - 2720. - 27.
Westwood Schools
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
255 Fuller St
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-7992
Rank: #2828.
Peachtree Academy School
Peachtree Academy School Photo
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 52%
Grades: PK-12
1801 Ellington Road SE
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 860-8900
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Arbor Montessori School
Arbor Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
1320 Hearst Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 364-1902
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Sola Fide Academy
Sola Fide Academy Photo - Located adjacent to The Shoppes at Webb Gin.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
1307 Webb Gin House Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 972-1771
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Atlanta Academy
Atlanta Academy Photo - 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: NS-8
2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway
Roswell, GA 30076
(678) 461-6102
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
King's Ridge Christian School
King's Ridge Christian School Photo - Student Life
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: K-12
2765 Bethany Bend
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 754-5738
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-12
1575 Sheridan Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 542-7003
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
The Walker School
The Walker School Photo
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
700 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062
(678) 581-6891
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgia average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Georgia average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 79% for 2026.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Georgia include Paideia School, Fulton Science Academy Private School and The Children's School.

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