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Americus Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 678 students in Americus, GA, 14% of all K-12 students in Americus, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Americus, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Americus Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Southland Academy
Southland Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
123 Southland Rd
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-4406
(1)
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Map of The Kings Academy
The Kings Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 46 students
Christian
1138 Upper River Rd
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-5608
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Americus, GA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
678
Students
-9.8% (-74 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Americus)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
913 Schools
# Students
678 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025339198179
2024339192172
2023339197174
2022347206185
2021347199180
2020347188171
2019355199175
2018355194172
2017376206180
2016376205178
2015376187167
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% Students of Color
6%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20256%28%34%
20246%27%34%
20233%27%33%
20226%29%33%
20216%29%32%
20206%27%32%
20197%28%31%
20187%27%31%
20175%29%32%
20165%28%32%
20156%29%32%
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0.49
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.490.590.65
20240.490.600.65
20230.440.590.65
20220.460.580.64
20210.460.570.64
20200.460.570.64
20190.430.570.63
20180.430.570.63
20170.460.550.61
20160.460.550.61
20150.460.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20252%4%5%
20242%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20193%4%4%
20183%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20232%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%11%7%
20172%10%7%
20162%10%7%
20152%11%8%
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# White Students
445 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
65%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202566%58%52%
202466%58%52%
202370%59%52%
202269%60%54%
202169%61%54%
202069%61%54%
201972%61%56%
201872%62%56%
201768%63%58%
201668%63%58%
201568%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
201 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202529%25%26%
202429%25%26%
202327%24%25%
202226%24%25%
202126%23%25%
202026%23%24%
201922%22%24%
201822%21%23%
201727%23%22%
201627%22%22%
201527%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
51 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAmericus, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202513:110:111:1
202413:110:111:1
202314:110:111:1
202214:110:111:1
202114:110:111:1
202014:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
201714:110:112:1
201614:110:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Americus, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Americus, GA is Southland Academy.
How many private schools are located in Americus?
2 private schools are located in Americus.
What percentage of students in Americus go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Americus are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Americus?
50% of private schools in Americus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Americus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Americus include: The Kings Academy vs. Southland Academy, Southland Academy vs. The Kings Academy

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