Best Albany Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,433 students in Albany, GA (there are 22 public schools, serving 13,059 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Albany, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Albany, GA include Sherwood Christian Academy and Deerfield-Windsor School.
75% of private schools in Albany, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Albany Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Sherwood Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1418 Old Pretoria Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 883-5677
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Byne Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
2832 Ledo Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0173
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Emanuel Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
1534 E Broad Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-9823
Gr: K-6 | 14 students
fA School For Children
(Christian)
1120 W Broad Ave Ste B4
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 903-1030
Gr: 2-10 | 17 students
God's Foundation Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
(4)
905 S County Line Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 888-7994
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2106 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 439-4055
Gr: NS-6 | 62 students
Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education
Alternative School
(1)
107 North Mock Bldg. G
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 903-9747
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
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Albany, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 W Oglethorpe Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-5559
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students
417 Edgewood Ln
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0134
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Albany, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Albany, GA include Sherwood Christian Academy and Deerfield-Windsor School.
How many private schools are located in Albany?
8 private schools are located in Albany.
How diverse are private schools in Albany?
Albany private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Albany go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Albany are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Albany?
75% of private schools in Albany are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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