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Clarke County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,230 students in Clarke County, GA (there are 22 public schools, serving 14,925 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private schools in Clarke County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,230
  • Average Tuition: $9,725
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Clarke County, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,230
  • Average Tuition: $9,725
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Clarke County, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Clarke County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Athens Christian School
Athens Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16
Christian
1270 Highway 29 N
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-7586
(18)
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Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School Photo
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
590 Lavender Road
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 433-0223
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
958 Epps Bridge Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-1621
(5)
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Athens Montessori School Photo
Athens Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3145 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-8490
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Double Helix STEAM School Photo
Double Helix STEAM School
Gr: 4-8 | 50 students
Extracurriculars: 29
Specialized Curriculum
973 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 521-5477
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Map of Downtown Academy
Downtown Academy
Gr: K-5 | 46 students
Christian
165 Pulaski St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 353-8996
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Map of Ebenezer SDA School
Ebenezer SDA School
Gr: 1-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1699 Olive Road
Athens, GA 30604
(706) 733-9922
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Map of Living Hope Christian Preschool
Living Hope Christian Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2150 Lexington Road
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-0019
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Map of Waseca Montessori School
Waseca Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Montessori School
615 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-4473
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,230 Students
161,330 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
124 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,725
$13,444
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
160 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
13%
10%
# White Students
762 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
60%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
186 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clarke County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Clarke County, GA include Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School, St. Joseph Catholic School, and Athens Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Clarke County?
9 private schools are located in Clarke County.
How diverse are private schools in Clarke County?
Clarke County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Clarke County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Clarke County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarke County?
67% of private schools in Clarke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?

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