Augusta Christian Schools Photo - Class of 2025

Best Columbia County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,498 students in Columbia County, GA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Columbia County, GA include Augusta Preparatory Day School, Adventist Christian School, and Augusta Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
71% of private preschools in Columbia County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Columbia County Private Preschools (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
Academics Plus
717 Industrial Park Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 364-3169
Gr: PK-4 | 9 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
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,498 Students
117,628 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
179 Teachers
12,071 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1321
(Out of 1600)
1192
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,006
$13,260
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,390
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$63.06 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
208 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
3,547 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
3,170 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%
# Black Students
73 Students
10,369 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
1,382 Students
62,718 Students
% White Students
85%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
144 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
93 Students
35,928 Students
% of Others Students
6%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Columbia County, GA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Columbia County, GA include Augusta Preparatory Day School, Adventist Christian School, and Augusta Christian Schools.
How many private preschools are located in Columbia County?
7 private preschools are located in Columbia County.
How diverse are private preschools in Columbia County?
Columbia County private preschools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Columbia County?
71% of private preschools in Columbia County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private preschools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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