Athens Montessori School Photo

Best Clarke County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,019 students in Clarke County, GA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Clarke County, GA include Athens Christian School and St. Joseph Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Georgia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
60% of private preschools in Clarke County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Clarke County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Athens Christian School
(Christian)
(18)
1270 Highway 29 N
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-7586
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(5)
958 Epps Bridge Parkway
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-1621
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Athens Montessori School
Athens Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
3145 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-8490
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 5
Living Hope Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2150 Lexington Road
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 549-0019
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Waseca Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
615 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-4473
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students

Overview

This County (Clarke County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,019 Students
116,997 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
95 Teachers
11,993 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
52%
Average Class Size
19 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,100
$13,234
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
26%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
208 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
3,548 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
3,168 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%
# Black Students
83 Students
10,371 Students
% Black Students
8%
9%
# White Students
684 Students
62,557 Students
% White Students
65%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
144 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
159 Students
35,795 Students
% of Others Students
15%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Clarke County, GA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Clarke County, GA include Athens Christian School and St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Clarke County?
5 private preschools are located in Clarke County.
How diverse are private preschools in Clarke County?
Clarke County private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Clarke County?
60% of private preschools in Clarke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?

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