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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Georgia

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Georgia is 78% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Georgia is Paideia School, with an acceptance rate of 17%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 17% 50% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 33%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Georgia (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Martin's Episcopal School
St. Martin's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: PK-8
3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 237-4260
Rank: #33.
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School Photo - 43 beautiful acres located just north of Atlanta's Chastain Park. HIES boasts a brand new state-of-the-art STEM building, Stand alone Primary, Lower, Middle and Upper School facilities, a Fine Arts Building, two modern gymnasiums and four expansive athletic fields. Come discover everything except your limits!
(Episcopal)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: NS-12
805 Mount Vernon Hwy, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 303-2150
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
3035 Fanfare Way
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 366-2555
Rank: #55.
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: #6 - 196. - 19.
Arlington Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4500 Ridge Road
Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 964-9871
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
Blessed Sacrament School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
1003 E Victory Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 547-8900
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
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: #6 - 196. - 19.
The Kings Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
1138 Upper River Rd
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-5608
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
Light Of The World Of Atlanta
Montessori School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
542 Moreland Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-1199
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
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: #6 - 196. - 19.
Mableton Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
6485 Factory Shoals Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
(770) 948-7971
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
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)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
Robins NestPreparatory Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-3
500 West Lanier Ave. Building 802
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(404) 400-2212
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
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: #6 - 196. - 19.
Ron Clark Academy
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 4-8
228 Margaret St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(678) 651-2100
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
Thomasville Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-8
1040 Glenwood Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1515
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
Waynesboro Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
893 Us Highway 25 N
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9849
Rank: #6 - 196. - 19.
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: #2020.
Springmont School
Springmont School Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
5750 Long Island Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 252-3910
Rank: #2121.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: 35%
Grades: NS-12
1275 Stanley Road
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 578-0182
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
Killian Hill Christian School
Killian Hill Christian School Photo - School Campus
(Baptist)
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: PK-12
151 Arcado Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-3224
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #28 - 3528. - 35.
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: #28 - 3528. - 35.
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: #28 - 3528. - 35.
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: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Pinewood Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1 Buck Cravey Drive
Bellville, GA 30414
(912) 739-1272
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
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: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Savannah Country Day School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
824 Stillwood Drive
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 925-8800
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
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: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Westwood Schools
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
255 Fuller St
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-7992
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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 78% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Georgia?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Georgia include Paideia School, St. Martin's Episcopal School and Holy Innocents' Episcopal School.

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