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Clarkesville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 607 students in Clarkesville, GA, 34% of all K-12 students in Clarkesville, GA are educated in private schools versus public 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 Clarkesville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Clarkesville Private Schools (2026-27)

Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Photo
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
Gr: PK-12 | 607 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Presbyterian
181 Jefferson Street
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 746-7720
(5)
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Clarkesville, GA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
607
Students
$6,300
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clarkesville)
This State (GA)
# Schools
1 School
912 Schools
# Students
607 Students
161,330 Students
% Students of Color
27%
28%
0.50
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
60 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
419 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
32 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
5%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,300
$13,444
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Clarkesville, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Clarkesville, GA is Rabun Gap Nacoochee School.
How many private schools are located in Clarkesville?
1 private schools are located in Clarkesville.
What percentage of students in Clarkesville go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in Clarkesville are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clarkesville?
100% of private schools in Clarkesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian).

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