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Best Burke County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Burke County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Burke County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Edmund Burke Academy
Edmund Burke Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 362 students
Christian
403 GA Highway 56 S.
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-4479
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Christian
726 HIGHWAY 24 S
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-1577
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Map of Waynesboro Mennonite School
Waynesboro Mennonite School
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students
Mennonite
893 Us Highway 25 N
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9849
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Burke County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Burkehaven Christian School
Burkehaven Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Christian
498 Park Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-2822
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Map of Lords House Of Praise Christian School
Lords House Of Praise Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Pentecostal
162 Day Break Rd
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(530) 674-3644
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBurke County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
529 Students
161,559 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025176198179
2024176192172
2023190197174
2022212206185
2021212199180
2020212188171
2019216199175
2018139194172
2017139206180
2016139205178
2015123187167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20254%28%34%
20244%27%34%
20235%27%33%
20222%29%33%
20212%29%32%
20202%27%32%
20194%28%31%
201811%27%31%
201776%29%32%
201676%28%32%
201584%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
202214:110:111:1
202114:110:111:1
202014:110:112:1
201914:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202550%54%55%
202450%54%54%
202350%53%54%
202250%53%54%
202150%52%54%
202050%51%54%
201950%51%53%
201850%51%53%
201750%51%53%
201650%51%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025151415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025101313
202441212
202341211
202241111
202141111
202041111
201941111
201841011
201741010
201641010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,180
$13,425
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.320.590.65
20240.320.600.65
20230.260.590.65
20220.160.580.64
20210.160.570.64
20200.160.570.64
20190.330.570.63
20180.410.570.63
20170.410.550.61
20160.410.550.61
20150.290.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
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# Black Students
5 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20184%11%7%
20174%10%7%
20164%10%7%
20155%11%8%
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# White Students
439 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
81%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202581%58%52%
202481%58%52%
202385%59%52%
202291%60%54%
202191%61%54%
202091%61%54%
201980%61%56%
201874%62%56%
201774%63%58%
201674%63%58%
201584%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
85 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBurke County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202516%25%26%
202416%25%26%
202311%24%25%
20227%24%25%
20217%23%25%
20207%23%24%
201918%22%24%
201820%21%23%
201720%23%22%
201620%22%22%
20159%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burke County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Burke County, GA is Edmund Burke Academy.
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 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burke County?
100% of private schools in Burke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Burke County are often viewed compared to one another?

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