Bethesda Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 91 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,500
Acceptance rate: 87%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bethesda Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bethesda Academy
6	8
7	16
8	17
9	13
10	11
11	10
12	16

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Year Founded

1740

Student Body

Total Students

91 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,500

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Acceptance Rate

87%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Stephanie VanVleck

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFootball

GolfTrack and Field

School Notes

Bethesda Academy is a private school for boys serving grades 6-12. We are located on 650 acres in beautiful Savannah, Georgia.
We serve approximately 120 students with a student to teacher ratio of 12:1.
We are a unique school that focuses on developing boys into young men through "A love for God, A Love of Learning, and A Strong Work Ethic.".
We also offer football, basketball, and track to students.
We even have exploratory clubs every Tuesday so that students can experience various activities around our campus.

Students will be given an online reading and math assessment prior to admission consideration.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bethesda Academy cost?

Bethesda Academy's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Bethesda Academy?

The acceptance rate of Bethesda Academy is 87%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Bethesda Academy offer?

Bethesda Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Golf and Track and Field.

What is Bethesda Academy's ranking?

Bethesda Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bethesda Academy?

The application deadline for Bethesda Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Savannah, GA is $12,926 for elementary schools and $12,120 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Savannah, GA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).