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Best Clayton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 362 students in Clayton County, GA (there are 53 public schools, serving 38,531 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Clayton County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private school in Clayton County, GA is Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
54% of private schools in Clayton County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Clayton County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy
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(Pentecostal)
(2)
587 Garden Walk Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 997-2506
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Atlanta Adventist International School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9940 Dixon Industrial Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 545-3656
Gr: K-9 | 37 students Tuition listed
Bridge Academy
3707 Main Street
Atlanta, GA 30337
(770) 961-5421
Gr: 10-11 | 7 students
Camelot Christian Academy
(Christian)
6346 Highway 42
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 961-1624
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Evangel Temple Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2230 Rex Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 366-2331
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Jonesboro KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
273 Arrowhead Blvd.
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 471-1050
Gr: NS-PK
Lake Harbin KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
2048 Lake Harbin Rd.
Morrow, GA 30260
(770) 961-0290
Gr: NS-PK
The Learning Station
Daycare / Preschool
5135 Hwy 42
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 366-0071
Gr: K | 13 students
Mama Jack's Preparatory Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2952 Ga Hwy 138
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(404) 271-4595
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
New Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
260 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
(678) 789-5185
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students
Prime Care Learning Center Ii
(Christian)
6550 Church St
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 997-3435
Gr: K-1 | 17 students
Riverdale KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
6960 Highway 85
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 991-6046
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Clayton County, Georgia

Clayton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5881 Phillips Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(770) 961-2042
Gr: 2-9 | 27 students
7102 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 478-9842
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
5880 Old Dixie Hwy
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 361-0812
Gr: NS-6 | 60 students

Overview

This County (Clayton County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
362 Students
163,482 Students
% Average Students of Color
95%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
37 Teachers
17,168 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%
Average Class Size
8 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,250
$14,188
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
373 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,835 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
5,468 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
244 Students
16,777 Students
% Black Students
66%
10%
# White Students
8 Students
94,518 Students
% White Students
2%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 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
89 Students
40,996 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Clayton County, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Clayton County, GA is Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Clayton County?
12 private schools are located in Clayton County.
How diverse are private schools in Clayton County?
Clayton County private schools are approximately 95% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Clayton County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Clayton County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clayton County?
54% of private schools in Clayton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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