Mt Bethel Christian Academy Photo - MBCA provides a truly Christ-centered education for our children through an environment which develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning.

Most Selective Private High Schools in Georgia

The average private high school acceptance rate in Georgia is 78% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Georgia is Paideia School, with an acceptance rate of 17%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 17% 70% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 42%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Georgia (2025-26)

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: 19%
Grades: 9-12
11320 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 277-9083
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
3035 Fanfare Way
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 366-2555
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
Arlington Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4500 Ridge Road
Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 964-9871
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
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 - 134. - 13.
The Kings Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-12
1138 Upper River Rd
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-5608
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
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: #4 - 134. - 13.
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 - 134. - 13.
Mableton Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
6485 Factory Shoals Rd Sw
Mableton, GA 30126
(770) 948-7971
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
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 - 134. - 13.
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 - 134. - 13.
Waynesboro Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 1-12
893 Us Highway 25 N
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9849
Rank: #4 - 134. - 13.
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: #1414.
The New School
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
1015 Edgewood Ave Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 506-9753
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #19 - 2619. - 26.
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: #19 - 2619. - 26.
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: #19 - 2619. - 26.
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: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Pinewood Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
1 Buck Cravey Drive
Bellville, GA 30414
(912) 739-1272
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
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: #19 - 2619. - 26.
St. Pius X Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 9-12
2674 Johnson Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 636-3023
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
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: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Westwood Schools
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
255 Fuller St
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-7992
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-12
1575 Sheridan Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 542-7003
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
The Walker School
The Walker School Photo
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
700 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062
(678) 581-6891
Rank: #3232.
The Heritage School
The Heritage School Photo - Lower School students at our football jamboree!
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Grades: PK-12
2093 Highway 29 N
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-9898
Rank: #3333.
Strong Rock Christian School
Strong Rock Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 67%
Grades: PK-12
4200 Strong Rock Pkwy
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 833-1200
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Briarwood Academy
Briarwood Academy Photo - Winners of the 2015-2016 Michael Drake Athletic Excellence Award for the AA division.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
4859 Thomson Hwy
Warrenton, GA 30828
(706) 595-5641
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
CrossPointe Christian Academy
CrossPointe Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
5224 Hollonville Rd
Williamson, GA 30292
(770) 412-6000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgia average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Georgia average private high schools acceptance rate is 78% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private high schools in Georgia?
The top ranked private high schools in Georgia include Paideia School, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School and Fulton Science Academy Private School.

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