Fulton Science Academy Private School Photo - Fulton Science Academy Campus

Best Georgia Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 35 blue ribbon private schools serving 18,802 students in Georgia.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Georgia include Fulton Science Academy Private School, Pace Academy, and Greater Atlanta Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $15,311, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,215.
80% of blue ribbon private schools in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Georgia Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Atlanta Academy
Atlanta Academy Photo - 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway
Roswell, GA 30076
(678) 461-6102
Gr: NS-8 | 395 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2017, 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3035 Fanfare Way
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 366-2555
Gr: PK-12 | 963 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Blue Ribbon year: 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt Bethel Christian Academy
Mt Bethel Christian Academy Photo - MBCA provides a truly Christ-centered education for our children through an environment which develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning.
(Christian)
4385 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 971-0245
Gr: K-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2018 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 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Athens Academy
Athens Academy Photo - Middle school science
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
11320 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 277-9083
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2023 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Day School
Calvary Day School Photo
(Baptist)
4625 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 644-5080
Gr: PK-12 | 1,235 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ the King School
Christ the King School Photo
(Catholic)
46 Peachtree Way NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 233-0383
Gr: K-8 | 565 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
5295 Triangle Parkway
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 441-9222
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
The Epstein School
The Epstein School Photo
(Jewish)
(1)
335 Colewood Way
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 250-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition listed
First Presbyterian Day School
First Presbyterian Day School Photo - Second grade students study frogs and toads in our educational gardens.
(Presbyterian)
5671 Calvin Drive
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-6505
Gr: PK-12 | 846 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 31 Blue Ribbon year: 2003, 2012, 2015 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
Hancock Day School
Hancock Day School Photo
(2)
6600 Howard Foss Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 351-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition listed
High Meadows School
High Meadows School Photo - International BaccalaureateWorld School- Teaching principles that develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people motivated to succeed.
Alternative School
(2)
1055 Willeo Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 993-2940
Gr: NS-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
(Catholic)
(10)
3380 Old Alabama Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(770) 410-4056
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2009, 2018 Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - Welcome to IHM School! We invite you to learn more about our Pre-K4 through 8th Grade Catholic School by scheduling a tour or attending an open house. With a rigorous curriculum and dedicated teachers, students are graduating IHM as confident, young adults eager to continue their educational journey.
(Catholic)
2855 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 636-4488
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount De Sales Academy
Mount De Sales Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
851 Orange Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-3240
Gr: 6-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 19 Blue Ribbon year: 1992 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1320 Hearst Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 364-1902
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2011, 2019 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 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Queen Of Angels Catholic School
(Catholic)
(13)
11340 Woodstock Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 518-1804
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2019 Tuition listed
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2020 Kay Cir
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-8232
Gr: NS-12 | 903 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition listed
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
1618 Ben King Road NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 419-8601
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 14 Blue Ribbon year: 2013 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
1121 Union St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9470
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 18 students Blue Ribbon year: 2009
St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School
St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
791 Tom Smith Road SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 381-0557
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 27 Blue Ribbon year: 1994 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School Photo
(Catholic)
240 Arnold St
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 767-4312
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 1994, 2010, 2017 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Come and join our amazing school family. With 420 students and 2 classrooms per grade we offer a warm, inviting environment with excellent academics.
(Catholic)
(3)
81 Lacy St Nw
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 428-3328
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2003, 2016 Tuition listed
7171 Glenridge Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 394-2880
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Saint Thomas More Catholic School
Saint Thomas More Catholic School Photo - First graders sharing some love
(Catholic)
(5)
630 W Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 373-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Torah Day School Of Atlanta
(Jewish)
1985 Lavista Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0800
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Avg. class size: 18 students Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
Valwood School
4380 Old Us 41 N
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 242-8491
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Blue Ribbon year: 2004
Dominion Christian School
Dominion Christian School Photo - Dominion Chrisitan School
(Christian)
(9)
4607 Burnt Hickory Road
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 420-2153
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Holy Spirit Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
4449 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(678) 761-7992
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Intown Community School
Intown Community School Photo - Intown Community School is located in the heart of the Toco Hills/Emory area, minutes from the new CHOA building. We focus on educating the whole child - academically, spiritually, and socially. As a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, we are in the top 15% of private schools nationwide, and one of only two here in Georgia.
(Christian)
(9)
2059 Lavista Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 633-8081
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
100 Pinnacle Way Ste 190
Norcross, GA 30071
(678) 691-3164
Gr: 2-11 | 18 students
Victory Christian School
Victory Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
3229 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-7770
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Georgia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Georgia include Fulton Science Academy Private School, Pace Academy, and Greater Atlanta Christian School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Georgia?
35 blue ribbon private schools are located in Georgia.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Georgia?
The average tuition cost is $15,311, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,215.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
80% of blue ribbon private schools in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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