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Montessori School Of Covington Top 16 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (GA)
Peachtree Academy
Peachtree Academy School Top 7 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (GA)

Covington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,907 students in Covington, GA, 10% of all K-12 students in Covington, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
71% of private schools in Covington, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,907
  • Average Tuition: $8,168
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 39%
  • View Covington, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,907
  • Average Tuition: $8,168
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 39%
  • View Covington, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Covington Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Alpha Omega Preparatory Academy - (Covington)
Alpha Omega Preparatory Academy - (Covington)
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
3824 Salem Road
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 788-7100
(4)
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Map of Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
1705 Access Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-7390
(2)
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Montessori School Of Covington Photo
Montessori School Of Covington
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
4108 Summers Street
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 788-7779
(1)
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Peachtree Academy Photo
Peachtree Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
14101 Highway 278 E
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 860-8900
(1)
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Peachtree Academy School Photo
Peachtree Academy School
Gr: PK-12 | 521 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
14101 Hwy 278 NE
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 860-8900
(3)
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Map of Covington Academy
Covington Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Christian
396 Elks Club
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-9025
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Map of First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students
Baptist
1139 Usher St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-7570
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Covington, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Jersey Christian School
Jersey Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Pentecostal
3429 Monroe Jersey Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 464-1091
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Map of Tabernacle Christian School
Tabernacle Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Baptist
10119 Access Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7920
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Covington, GA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,907
Students
$8,168
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Covington)
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
912 Schools
# Students
1,907 Students
161,451 Students
% Students of Color
39%
28%
0.68
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
282 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
433 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
23%
10%
# White Students
632 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
33%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
783 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
41%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
126 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1213
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,168
$13,458
Average Summer Program Cost
$273
$589
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,600
$5,247
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Covington, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Covington, GA include Grace Christian Academy, Montessori School Of Covington, and Peachtree Academy.
How many private schools are located in Covington?
7 private schools are located in Covington.
How diverse are private schools in Covington?
Covington private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Covington go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covington?
71% of private schools in Covington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

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