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Buford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 924 students in Buford, GA, 4% of all K-12 students in Buford, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
29% of private schools in Buford, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Buford Private Schools (2026-27)

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Old Suwanee Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
4118 Old Suwanee Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5451
(7)
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Sugar Hill Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
4600 Nelson Brogdon Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 745-4121
(1)
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Buford KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3966 S Bogan Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-7021
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The Goddard School
Gr: K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
210 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 831-2588
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
4000 South Bogan Road
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 831-2328
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Stepping Stone Montessori
Gr: 1-3 | 11 students
Montessori School
65 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 614-4310
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Sugar Hill KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4540 Nelson Brogdon Blvd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-2356
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Buford, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

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Faith Academy -buford
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Christian
4705 Hamilton Mill Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 466-7872
(2)
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Buford, GA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
924
Students
$10,324
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
30%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Buford)
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
912 Schools
# Students
924 Students
161,559 Students
% Students of Color
30%
28%
0.66
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
73 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
411 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
45%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
342 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
37%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
60 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
54%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,324
$13,425
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
30%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Buford, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Buford, GA include Old Suwanee Christian School and Sugar Hill Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Buford?
7 private schools are located in Buford.
How diverse are private schools in Buford?
Buford private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Buford go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Buford are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buford?
29% of private schools in Buford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Buford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Buford include: Buford KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Buford KinderCare

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