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Columbia County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,572 students in Columbia County, GA (there are 33 public schools, serving 31,135 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
70% of private schools in Columbia County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbia County Private Schools (2026-27)

Adventist Christian School Photo
Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
4301 Wheeler Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 414-2950
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Augusta Christian Schools Photo
Augusta Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
313 Baston Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-2905
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Augusta Preparatory Day School Photo
Augusta Preparatory Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
285 Flowing Wells Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 434-2381
(5)
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A World Of Hope Cc Learning Center
Gr: K-3 | 28 students
Baptist
671 E Robinson Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-8955
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Map of Academics Plus
Academics Plus
Gr: PK-4 | 9 students
717 Industrial Park Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 364-3169
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Map of Augusta Science Academy
Augusta Science Academy
Gr: K-6 | 25 students
Islamic
465 Old Evans Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 231-5223
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Map of Community Christian Academy
Community Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students
Baptist
4594 Columbia Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 426-8881
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Map of Greater Augusta Christian Academy
Greater Augusta Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Christian
4406 Wrightsboro Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 863-2285
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Map of Martinez Montessori Academy
Martinez Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 79 students
Montessori School (Christian)
3765 Old Petersburg Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0273
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Columbia County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Evans Christian Academy
Evans Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
213 South Old Belair Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 364-3565
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearColumbia County Total Schools
202510
202410
202310
20229
20219
20209
20198
20189
20179
20168
201510
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Private schools up 2 in Columbia County, rising from 8 in 2016 to 10 in 2025.
# Students
1,572 Students
161,451 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025158198179
2024164192172
2023164197174
2022171206185
2021167199180
2020158188171
2019163199175
2018143194172
2017158206180
2016169205178
2015157187167
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Average students down 11 in Columbia County private schools, from 169 in 2016 to 158 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
14%
28%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202514%28%34%
202413%27%34%
202315%27%33%
202219%29%33%
202116%29%32%
202016%27%32%
201919%28%31%
201821%27%31%
201719%29%32%
201618%28%32%
201516%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
190 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
201510:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1321
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,006
$13,458
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,247
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$39.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.320.590.65
20240.330.600.65
20230.360.590.65
20220.380.580.64
20210.370.570.64
20200.370.570.64
20190.310.570.63
20180.330.570.63
20170.380.550.61
20160.340.550.61
20150.390.560.61
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
48 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20254%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20194%4%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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Asian share up 1 point in Columbia County private schools, rising from 3% in 2024 to 4% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
105 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20256%10%7%
20246%10%7%
20235%10%8%
20226%10%7%
20216%10%7%
20206%10%8%
20195%10%7%
20186%11%7%
20176%10%7%
20166%10%7%
20156%11%8%
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# White Students
1,406 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
82%
58%

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White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202582%58%52%
202482%58%52%
202379%59%52%
202278%60%54%
202179%61%54%
202079%61%54%
201982%61%56%
201881%62%56%
201778%63%58%
201681%63%58%
201577%62%58%
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White share held at 82% in Columbia County in 2024-25, matching 2023-24 and remaining higher than Georgia's 58% and the U.S. 52%.
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
114 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
7%
25%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20256%25%26%
20247%25%26%
202311%24%25%
202210%24%25%
20219%23%25%
20209%23%24%
20196%22%24%
20187%21%23%
201711%23%22%
20168%22%22%
201512%22%21%
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Other-race students down 5 points in Columbia County private schools, from 11% in 2023 to 6% in 2025, while Georgia was 25% and the U.S. 26%.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, GA include Augusta Christian Schools, Augusta Preparatory Day School, and Adventist Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia County?
9 private schools are located in Columbia County.
How diverse are private schools in Columbia County?
Columbia County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Columbia County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Columbia County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
70% of private schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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