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.

Best Georgia Private High Schools Belonging to Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private high schools belonging to Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) serving 16,565 students in Georgia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Georgia.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) in Georgia include Marist School, The Westminster Schools, and Pace Academy.
The average tuition cost is $27,449, which is higher than the Georgia private high school average tuition cost of $14,359.
53% of private high schools belonging to Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) in Georgia (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 841-3840
Gr: PK-12 | 1,324 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
Gr: 7-12 | 1,100 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Mount Pisgah Christian School
Mount Pisgah Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
9820 Nesbit Ferry Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(678) 336-3400
Gr: NS-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pinecrest Academy
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.
(Catholic)
(9)
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atlanta Jewish Academy
(Jewish)
5200 Northland Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 843-9900
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ben Franklin Academy
Ben Franklin Academy Photo - An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. by Benjamin Franklin
1585 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 633-7404
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
George Walton Academy
George Walton Academy Photo - At George Walton Academy, our promise to you is that every child will be exposed to world-class educational opportunities within a safe, welcoming and supportive community. From Pre-K3 to senior year, we create an environment that encourages students not only to discover their passions but to thrive in the pursuit of them.
(1)
One Bulldog Drive
Monroe, GA 30655
(678) 635-3800
Gr: PK-12 | 750 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greater Atlanta Christian School
(Christian)
(4)
1575 Indian Trail Rd
Norcross, GA 30093
(770) 243-2273
Gr: PK-12 | 1,575 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School Photo - 43 beautiful acres located just north of Atlanta's Chastain Park. HIES boasts a brand new state-of-the-art STEM building, Stand alone Primary, Lower, Middle and Upper School facilities, a Fine Arts Building, two modern gymnasiums and four expansive athletic fields. Come discover everything except your limits!
(Episcopal)
(3)
805 Mount Vernon Hwy, NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 303-2150
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
The Lovett School
The Lovett School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4075 Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 479-8487
Gr: K-12 | 1,625 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pace Academy
Pace Academy Photo - Kirkpatrick Hall, Pace Academy's iconic "Castle," was the school's first building and now houses administrative offices.
(1)
966 W. Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 262-1345
Gr: K-12 | 1,120 student Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Paideia School
Paideia School Photo - 1509 Building. 1509 was the original school house and is now our administrative offices and some elementary class rooms.
(1)
1509 S Ponce De Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 270-2312
Gr: PK-12 | 1,037 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts Photo - Excellence is our Expectation
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
724 Rock Chapel Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 850-0257
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Day School
St. Francis Day School Photo
(1)
9375 Willeo Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 641-8257
Gr: K-12 | 801 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
The Walker School
The Walker School Photo
(8)
700 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062
(678) 581-6891
Gr: PK-12 | 909 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wesleyan School
(Christian)
(2)
5405 Spalding Dr
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 448-7640
Gr: K-12 | 1,206 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The Westminster Schools
The Westminster Schools Photo
(Christian)
1424 W Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 609-6202
Gr: K-12 | 1,901 student Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Academy Photo - Morris Hall, Upper School
(Christian)
(4)
1 Whitefield Drive SE
Mableton, GA 30126
(678) 305-3000
Gr: PK-12 | 965 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cumberland Academy of Georgia
Cumberland Academy of Georgia Photo - Cumberland Academy of Georgia 2017-18
Special Education School
650A Mt. Vernon Hwy., NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 835-9000
Gr: 4-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed

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