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

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Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 417 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,950
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Briarwood Academy
Pre-K	30
Kind	33
1	29
2	32
3	28
4	32
5	29
6	30
7	35
8	27
9	27
10	28
11	32
12	25

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Grade 7 is largest with 35 students, while Grade 12 is smallest at 25.

Year Founded

1970

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 21, 2027

Campus Size

53 acres

School Motto

Committed to Excellence

Student Body

Total Students

417 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

45%

Average Class Size

17 students

Average SAT score

1200

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus

ChemistryEnglish Language

English LiteratureEuropean History

Music TheoryUnited States History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,950

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Tuition Notes

A one time facilities fee of $500 is added for any new families registering for first grade or higher.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Hannah DeMore

Admissions Associate

Catherine Stapleton

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoftballTennis

Track and Field

Colors

Red and Black

School Mascot

Buccaneer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

4H ClubChess Club

Chick-Fil-A Leadership AcademyDebate

Fellowship of Christian AthletesJunior National Honor Society

Kindness ClubMahjong Club

National Honor Society

Arts and Music Programs:

LiteraryOne Act Play

Spring Musical

School Notes

Briarwood Academy provides an educational experience that will enable each student to achieve the maximum in scholastic, social, moral, and spiritual growth.
Briarwood is able to accomplish this because of the excellence of the academic program, the quality and dedication of its staff, and the quality of the school environment. Briarwood Academy is a college preparatory school.
The mission of the school is to prepare average and above average students for college, technical school, and employment.
The school recognizes that educational preparation is best accomplished within a well-rounded program that includes the academics, literary, sports, and extra-curricular activities, all of which stress values, citizenship, and achievement.

Briarwood Academy provides an educational experience that will enable each student to achieve the maximum in scholastic, social, moral, and spiritual growth. Briarwood is able to accomplish this because of the excellence of the academic program, the quality and dedication of its staff, and the quality of the school environment. Briarwood Academy is a college preparatory school. The mission of the school is to prepare average and above average students for college, technical school, and employment. The school recognizes that educational preparation is best accomplished within a well-rounded program that includes the academics, literary, sports, and extra-curricular activities, all of which stress values, citizenship, and achievement.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Andrew Brown - Current Georgia Supreme Court Justice
- Chris Mohr - NFL punter for eleven years (Bills and Falcons)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Briarwood Academy cost?

Briarwood Academy's tuition is approximately $6,950 for private students.

What schools are Briarwood Academy often compared to?

Briarwood Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Nathanael Greene Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Briarwood Academy?

The acceptance rate of Briarwood Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. Briarwood Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Georgia with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Briarwood Academy?

Briarwood Academy famous alumni include: Andrew Brown and Chris Mohr.

What sports does Briarwood Academy offer?

Briarwood Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Track and Field.

What is Briarwood Academy's ranking?

Briarwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Briarwood Academy?

The application deadline for Briarwood 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 Georgia is $13,504 for elementary schools and $13,851 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).