Best Georgia Private Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 885 private schools serving 158,262 students in Georgia (there are 2,308 public schools, serving 1,727,727 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,444 for elementary schools and $12,264 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Georgia include Savannah Honor Academy, First Baptist Christian School and Atlanta International School.
The average acceptance rate is 81% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
62% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Georgia Private Schools by County (2023)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
18
4,541
24%
29
6,734
20%
22
3,201
19%
10
2,270
21%
95
14,619
30%
10
1,625
12%
8
2,045
20%
100
13,745
43%
13
1,601
54%
21
1,705
43%
5
1,747
14%
19
4,151
26%
161
34,362
27%
7
1,078
16%
71
16,136
28%
12
1,797
10%
18
5,133
40%
12
2,173
17%
17
3,964
24%
10
1,630
41%
18
3,170
27%
10
1,505
48%
8
1,049
19%
12
2,739
14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Georgia?

The best top ranked private schools in Georgia include Savannah Honor Academy, First Baptist Christian School and Atlanta International School.

How many private schools are located in Georgia?

885 private schools are located in Georgia.

How much do private schools cost in Georgia?

The average private school tuition in Georgia is $11,444 for elementary schools and $12,264 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in Georgia?

Georgia private schools are approximately 26% minority students (view national minority students).

What percentage of students in Georgia go to private school?

8% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Georgia?

62% of private schools in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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