Augusta Preparatory Day School Photo - Outside learning

Best Columbia County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 1,575 students in Columbia County, GA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Columbia County, GA include Augusta Christian Schools, Adventist Christian School, and Augusta Preparatory Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
70% of private elementary schools in Columbia County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Columbia County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Augusta Christian Schools
Augusta Christian Schools Photo - Class of 2025
(Christian)
313 Baston Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-2905
Gr: PK-12 | 657 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-10 | 43 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
285 Flowing Wells Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 434-2381
Gr: NS-12 | 405 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A World Of Hope Cc Learning Center
(Baptist)
671 E Robinson Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-8955
Gr: K-3 | 28 students
Academics Plus
717 Industrial Park Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 364-3169
Gr: PK-4 | 9 students
Augusta Science Academy
(Islamic)
465 Old Evans Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 231-5223
Gr: K-6 | 25 students
Community Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4594 Columbia Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 426-8881
Gr: PK-12 | 280 students Tuition listed
Greater Augusta Christian Academy
(Christian)
4406 Wrightsboro Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 863-2285
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
Martinez Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
3765 Old Petersburg Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0273
Gr: PK-2 | 79 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Columbia County, Georgia

Columbia County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Columbia County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,575 Students
139,277 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
193 Teachers
15,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1321
(Out of 1600)
1197
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,006
$14,151
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,495
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$55.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
250 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
4,393 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
4,262 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
105 Students
14,979 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
1,406 Students
85,058 Students
% White Students
82%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
110 Students
30,044 Students
% of Others Students
7%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Columbia County, GA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Columbia County, GA include Augusta Christian Schools, Adventist Christian School, and Augusta Preparatory Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Columbia County?
9 private elementary schools are located in Columbia County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Columbia County?
Columbia County private elementary schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
70% of private elementary schools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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