St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Photo

Best Columbus Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 4,048 students in Columbus, GA (there are 50 public schools, serving 27,375 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Columbus, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Columbus, GA include St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, Calvary Christian School, and Brookstone School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
76% of private schools in Columbus, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Columbus Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookstone School
Brookstone School Photo
440 Bradley Park Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 234-1392
Gr: PK-12 | 766 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Calvary Christian School, Columbus, GA
(Baptist)
(3)
7556 Old Moon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 323-0467
Gr: PK-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbus Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7880 Schomburg Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 561-7601
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Community Christian Academy
Community Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
7909 Fortson Road
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 221-7352
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students Tuition listed
Hallie Turner Private School
Alternative School
2917 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-3518
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Tuition listed
Pacelli High School
(Catholic)
3556 Trinity Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-8243
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Tuition listed
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
2020 Kay Cir
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-8232
Gr: NS-12 | 903 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
St. Luke School
St. Luke School Photo
(Methodist)
318 11th St
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 256-1301
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 21
Ault Academy-anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home
All-girls | Special Education School
751 Double Churches Road
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 322-8984
Gr: 3-11 | 39 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
2915 14th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 323-9161
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lasseter Academy
2901 University Ave Ste 12
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 562-0023
Gr: 11-12 | 7 students Tuition listed
New Bethel Adventist Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2423 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-0004
Gr: 1-8 | 10 students
Pinehurst Christian School
(Baptist)
4217 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 689-8044
Gr: PK-2 | 72 students
Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4700 Armour Road
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 322-5026
Gr: PK-7 | 66 students
St. Marys Road Christian Academy
(Methodist)
3993 Saint Marys Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 689-1275
Gr: PK-2 | 77 students
Truth Spring Academy
(Christian)
3408 5th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 940-3758
Gr: K-5 | 62 students
Wynnbrook Christian School
(Baptist)
500 River Knoll Way
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 323-0795
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School (Christian)
1327 Warren Williams Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 317-2903
Gr: PK | 8 students
1909 Morris Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 563-4414
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
1973 Torch Hill Road
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 689-5644
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Columbus)
This State (GA)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,048 Students
163,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
363 Teachers
17,239 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,606
$14,368
Average Summer Program Cost
$188
$629
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,350
$4,205
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$58.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
373 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
117 Students
4,835 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
207 Students
5,468 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
460 Students
16,778 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
2,194 Students
94,536 Students
% White Students
55%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
182 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
987 Students
41,050 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Columbus, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Columbus, GA include St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, Calvary Christian School, and Brookstone School.
How many private schools are located in Columbus?
17 private schools are located in Columbus.
How diverse are private schools in Columbus?
Columbus private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
76% of private schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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