For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 529 students in Burke County, GA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,910 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Burke County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Burke County, GA include Edmund Burke Academy and Waynesboro Mennonite School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
Top Ranked Burke County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Edmund Burke Academy
(Christian)
403 GA Highway 56 S.
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-4479
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-4479
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Waynesboro Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
893 Us Highway 25 N
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9849
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9849
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
726 HIGHWAY 24 S
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-1577
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-1577
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Burke County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burkehaven Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
498 Park Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2822
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2822
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Lords House Of Praise Christian School (Closed 2017)
(Pentecostal)
162 Day Break Rd
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(530) 674-3644
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(530) 674-3644
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Burke County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Burke County, GA include Edmund Burke Academy and Waynesboro Mennonite School.
How many private schools are located in Burke County?
3 private schools are located in Burke County.
What percentage of students in Burke County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Burke County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burke County?
Which private schools in Burke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Burke County include: Faith Christian Academy vs. Edmund Burke Academy, Edmund Burke Academy vs. Faith Christian Academy, Waynesboro Mennonite School vs. Edmund Burke Academy
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