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Best Clayton County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 289 students in Clayton County, GA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Georgia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private elementary schools in Clayton County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Clayton County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy Photo
Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Pentecostal
587 Garden Walk Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(770) 997-2506
(2)
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Map of Atlanta Adventist International School
Atlanta Adventist International School
Gr: K-9 | 37 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9940 Dixon Industrial Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 545-3656
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Map of Camelot Christian Academy
Camelot Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students
Christian
6346 Highway 42
Rex, GA 30273
(770) 961-1624
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Map of Evangel Temple Christian Academy
Evangel Temple Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2230 Rex Rd
Morrow, GA 30260
(404) 366-2331
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Map of New Faith Christian Academy
New Faith Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students
Christian
260 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
(678) 789-5185
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Map of Prime Care Learning Center Ii
Prime Care Learning Center Ii
Gr: K-1 | 17 students
Christian
6550 Church St
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 997-3435
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Clayton County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Forest Park Christian School
Forest Park Christian School
Gr: 2-9 | 27 students
Baptist
5881 Phillips Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(770) 961-2042
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Mount Zion Christian Academy Photo
Mount Zion Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Baptist
7102 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 478-9842
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Map of Rising Son Academy
Rising Son Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 60 students
Pentecostal
5880 Old Dixie Hwy
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 361-0812
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearClayton County Total Schools
20257
20247
20236
20226
20217
20208
20196
20186
20175
20167
201510
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# Students
289 Students
139,208 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202545216199
202445208192
202353213193
202258219205
202158212201
202055198188
201966209193
201866204190
201776222199
201697221196
201560204183
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% Average Students of Color
94%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202594%27%33%
202494%26%32%
202396%25%32%
202299%29%32%
202199%28%31%
202099%27%31%
201999%28%31%
201899%27%30%
201766%28%31%
201664%28%31%
201571%28%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
15,403 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202510:19:111:1
202410:19:111:1
20238:19:111:1
202215:19:111:1
202116:19:111:1
202016:19:111:1
201923:19:111:1
201823:19:111:1
201718:19:111:1
201613:110:112:1
201512:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202590%54%54%
202490%55%54%
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Average Class Size
8 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202581416
202481415
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025111312
2024111211
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025232626
2024232626
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$13,402

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$3,375$14,308$14,043
2024$2,750$12,662$12,357
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Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202575%78%81%
202475%79%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.520.570.64
20240.520.570.64
20230.600.560.63
20220.570.550.62
20210.550.550.62
20200.550.550.62
20190.440.550.61
20180.440.550.60
20170.510.530.59
20160.690.530.59
20150.620.540.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
250 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,395 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%4%5%
20234%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%3%5%
20195%4%4%
20185%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,260 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20257%3%9%
20247%3%9%
20238%3%9%
20224%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
208 Students
14,942 Students
% Black Students
68%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202565%11%8%
202465%11%8%
202354%11%8%
202244%10%7%
202140%10%8%
202043%11%8%
201922%10%8%
201822%11%8%
201720%10%7%
201628%11%8%
201535%12%8%
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# White Students
8 Students
84,961 Students
% White Students
3%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20252%61%55%
20242%61%55%
20232%62%55%
20221%63%57%
20211%64%57%
20201%64%58%
20191%63%59%
20181%64%59%
201712%65%61%
201623%65%61%
201513%65%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
168 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
62 Students
30,108 Students
% of Others Students
20%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearClayton County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202524%22%22%
202424%21%22%
202332%21%22%
202249%21%22%
202154%20%20%
202051%19%19%
201971%20%20%
201871%19%20%
201766%21%19%
201643%20%18%
201549%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Clayton County, GA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Clayton County, GA is Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Clayton County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Clayton County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Clayton County?
Clayton County private elementary schools are approximately 94% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clayton County?
100% of private elementary schools in Clayton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private elementary schools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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