Dominion Christian School Photo - Student fan section at a home football game.

Best Georgia Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon private high schools serving 10,932 students in Georgia.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Georgia include Pace Academy, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, and Greater Atlanta Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $17,502, which is higher than the Georgia private high school average tuition cost of $14,611.
75% of blue ribbon private high 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 High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 | 841 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2014, 2023 Tuition 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 high schools in Georgia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Georgia include Pace Academy, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, and Greater Atlanta Christian School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Georgia?
16 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Georgia.
How much do blue ribbon private high schools cost in Georgia?
The average tuition cost is $17,502, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,611.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 23%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
75% of blue ribbon private high schools in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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