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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.
Pinecrest Academy

Oldest Private Schools in Georgia

The average private school in Georgia was founded around 1984 (2026).
The oldest private school in Georgia is Bethesda Academy, founded in 1740.
Year Founded Range: 1740 1935 Avg. Year Founded: 1895

Oldest Private Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bethesda Academy
Bethesda Academy Photo - Senior class 2019-2020
All-boys (Christian)
Founding Date: 1740
Grades: 6-12
9520 Ferguson Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 351-2055
Rank: #22.
First Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1828
Grades: NS
15 W Washington St
Newnan, GA 30263
(678) 423-9431
Rank: #33.
Roswell United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1836
Grades: PK-K
814 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 998-8699
Rank: #44.
St. Vincents Academy
St. Vincents Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1845
Grades: 9-12
207 E Liberty St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 236-5508
Rank: #55.
Pacelli High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: 9-12
3556 Trinity Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-8243
Rank: #66.
St. Josephs Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
Founding Date: 1872
Grades: PK-5
905 High St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 742-0636
Rank: #77.
Mount De Sales Academy
Mount De Sales Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 6-12
851 Orange Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-3240
Rank: #88.
Kidspeace
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: 7-12
101 Kidspeace Dr
Bowdon, GA 30108
(888) 424-5437
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: PK-8
1121 Union St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9470
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Woodward Academy
Woodward Academy Photo
(18)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: PK-12
1662 Rugby Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 765-4001
Rank: #1111.
Marist School
Marist School Photo - Marist School forms the whole person in the image of Christ through education rooted in faith, excellence, and service. Guided by the spirit of the Society of Mary, we nurture each student's God-given potential through academic rigor, leadership opportunities, and compassionate action-preparing them to lead and serve in a world that needs their great hearts.
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: 7-12
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
Rank: #1212.
Benedictine Military School
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: 9-12
6502 Seawright Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 644-7000
Rank: #1313.
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Photo - Our Campus
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-12
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Rank: #1414.
Berean Christian Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: K-8
401 Hamilton E Holmes Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 799-0337
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Alpharetta Christian Academy
Alpharetta Christian Academy Photo - Each elementary class has a service project.
(Baptist)
(4)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: NS-6
44 Academy St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(770) 475-5762
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-K
770 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-4580
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
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.
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
1014 Cave Spring Rd SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Hillside Preschool And Academy
(Methodist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-5
4474 Towne Lake Pkwy
Woodstock, GA 30189
(770) 924-4776
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Ron Clark Academy
(3)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 4-8
228 Margaret St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(678) 651-2100
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
St. George's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
103 Birch Street
Milner, GA 30257
(770) 358-9432
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Savannah Country Day School
(3)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
824 Stillwood Drive
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 925-8800
Rank: #15 - 2215. - 22.
Thomasville Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 1-8
1040 Glenwood Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1515
Rank: #2323.
Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: 9-12
401 Hamilton E Holmes Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 799-0337
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Montessori At Brookstone School
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-K
1680 Brookstone Walk Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 426-5245
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT | Riverside students participating in Jeopardy for test review.
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: 6-12
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
Rank: #2626.
Tallulah Falls School
Tallulah Falls School Photo - Newly completed upper school classroom building
(1)
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 4-12
Po Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Immaculate Conception Catholic School of Special Education
Immaculate Conception Catholic School of Special Education Photo - Located in Historic Downtown Augusta, Georgia
Special Education School (Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-12
811 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-9964
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
St. Peter Claver
St. Peter Claver Photo - St. Peter Claver Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
133 Ward St
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 743-3985
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Georgia Christian School
Georgia Christian School Photo - Georgia Christian has been educating young people since 1914.
(Church of Christ)
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: PK-12
4359 Dasher Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 559-5131
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ramah Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: NS-8
3400 Florence St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 233-3101
Rank: #3131.
Columbus Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: K-8
7880 Schomburg Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 561-7601
Rank: #3232.
The Lovett School
The Lovett School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: K-12
4075 Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 479-8487
Rank: #3333.
First Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: PK-K
3500 Walton Way Extension
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 731-5366
Rank: #3434.
Adventist Christian School
Adventist Christian School Photo - ACS students are able to practice what they are taught in a learning environment with hands-on activities and program participation.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(9)
Founding Date: 1934
Grades: PK-10
4301 Wheeler Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 414-2950
Rank: #3535.
Hallie Turner Private School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1935
Grades: 8-12
2917 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-3518
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgia average private schools founding year?
The Georgia average private schools founding year is 1984 for 2026.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Georgia?
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Georgia?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Georgia is Bethesda Academy, with a year of 1740. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Bethesda Academy, with a year of 1740.

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