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Edmund Burke Academy

403 GA Highway 56 S.
Waynesboro, GA 30830

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Tel: (706) 554-4479

www.burkeacademy.org

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Edmund Burke Academy's educational goal is to provide the best possible education in a Christian environment conducive to learning.

Honesty, integrity, courtesy and respect for the rights of others are a way of life.

Each day begins with devotionals, Bible reading, prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

EBA strives to build character, promote culture and increase knowledge.

Edmund Burke offers a full college preparatory academic program, a full literary program, and a solid athletic program.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 362 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Georgia Accrediting Commission
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1960

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Student Body

Total Students

362 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: ‘Truth and Honor’

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Edmund Burke Academy often compared to?

Edmund Burke Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Faith Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Edmund Burke Academy?

The acceptance rate of Edmund Burke Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What is Edmund Burke Academy's ranking?

Edmund Burke Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Edmund Burke Academy?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 362 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,163 for elementary schools and $14,317 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).