Augusta Preparatory Day School Photo - Class of 2022 graduation.

Top 3 Best Columbia County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,643 students in Columbia County, GA (there are 33 public schools, serving 31,135 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Columbia County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Columbia County, GA include Augusta Preparatory Day School, Augusta Christian Schools, and Adventist Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
70% of private schools in Columbia County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Columbia County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Augusta Christian Schools
Augusta Christian Schools Photo - Class of 2024
(Christian)
313 Baston Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-2905
Grades: PK-12
| 725 students
Adventist Christian School
Adventist Christian School Photo - ACS students are able to practice what they are taught in a learning environment with hands-on activities and program participation.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(9)
4301 Wheeler Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 414-2950
Grades: PK-10
| 43 students
285 Flowing Wells Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 434-2381
Grades: NS-12
| 405 students
A World Of Hope Cc Learning Center
(Baptist)
671 E Robinson Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-8955
Grades: K-3
| 28 students
Academics Plus
717 Industrial Park Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 364-3169
Grades: PK-4
| 9 students
Augusta Science Academy
(Islamic)
465 Old Evans Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 231-5223
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
Community Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4594 Columbia Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 426-8881
Grades: PK-12
| 280 students
Greater Augusta Christian Academy
(Christian)
4406 Wrightsboro Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 863-2285
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Martinez Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
3765 Old Petersburg Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0273
Grades: PK-2
| 79 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Columbia County, Georgia

Columbia County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
213 South Old Belair Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 364-3565
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students

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 Preparatory Day School, Augusta Christian Schools, 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 13% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
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 9%).
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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