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Best Dekalb County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 24 private high schools serving 4,819 students in Dekalb County, GA.
The top ranked private high schools in Dekalb County, GA include Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School, Ben Franklin Academy, and Marist School.
The average tuition cost is $16,513, which is higher than the Georgia private high school average tuition cost of $14,558.
54% of private high schools in Dekalb County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Top Ranked Dekalb County Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academe Of The Oaks
Academe Of The Oaks Photo
(15)
146 New St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 405-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Marist School
Marist School Photo - Marist School forms the whole person in the image of Christ through education rooted in faith, excellence, and service. Guided by the spirit of the Society of Mary, we nurture each student's God-given potential through academic rigor, leadership opportunities, and compassionate action-preparing them to lead and serve in a world that needs their great hearts.
(Catholic)
(1)
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
Gr: 7-12 | 1,120 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School
(Jewish)
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 451-5299
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ben Franklin Academy
Ben Franklin Academy Photo - An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. by Benjamin Franklin
1585 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 633-7404
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Crossroads Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4805 Tilly Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 457-8963
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Midtown International School
Midtown International School Photo - Midtown International School is Atlanta's home for globally minded, gifted learners where high-ability and highly inquisitive students forge empowering and self actualizing relationships with devoted and expert teachers, with exceptionally talented and supportive peers, and with the limitless act of learning itself.
(3)
1575 Sheridan Road
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 542-7003
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts Photo - Excellence is our Expectation
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
724 Rock Chapel Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 850-0257
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2674 Johnson Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 636-3023
Gr: 9-12 | 1,096 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School)
Threshold Community Program (formerly The Community School) Photo - Geography-Learning about the Biomes of Africa
Alternative School
(1)
3516 Covington highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 308-8548
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 2 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta
All-boys (Jewish)
1458 Holly Lane NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
Abm Vietnamese School
4300 Buford Hwy Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 647-2267
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students
Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley
Atlanta Montessori International School - Cliff Valley Photo
Montessori School
1970 Cliff Valley Way Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-6777
Gr: PK-9 | 187 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Camp Jewell House Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 503
Conley, GA 30288
(678) 418-7703
Gr: K-12 | 139 students
Capstone Academy Atlanta
1934 Cliff Valley Way Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 458-5160
Gr: 5-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Choice Educational Academy
Alternative School
5510 Lilburn Stone Mountain Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(470) 514-5525
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students
The Christian Schools Of Anointed Word
(Christian)
3800 Linecrest Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 241-8200
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Greenforest Mccalep Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3250 Rainbow Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 486-5750
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 10 students
His Academy Christian School
(Christian)
5587 Redan Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30088
(770) 469-3056
Gr: 3-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Howard Scholars Academy
5271 Snapfinger Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 594-3941
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students
Miller's Military Academy
All-boys (Christian)
(5)
1833 Stone Mountain Lithonia Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8850
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students
Mohammed Schools Of Atlanta
(Islamic)
(1)
735 Fayetteville Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 378-4219
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Still Waters International Academy
(Christian)
2650 N Druid Hill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30329
(770) 449-4125
Gr: PK-11 | 44 students
Temima, The Richard And Jean Katz High School For
All-girls (Jewish)
1839 LaVista Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(770) 314-4369
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
THRIVE Christian Academy
THRIVE Christian Academy Photo - Where Excellence is the Standard!
(Christian)
(3)
6175 Lawrenceville Hwy
Tucker, GA 30084
(470) 375-4120
Gr: NS-12 | 285 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dekalb County, Georgia

Dekalb County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Unique Learning Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Baptist)
7290 Covington Hwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8226
Gr: K-1 | 16 students
Becker Adventist School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3561 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 299-1131
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students
Endeavor International School (Closed 2023)
48 Perimeter Center East
Atlanta, GA 30346
(770) 637-4737
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Healing Waters Christian Academy (Closed 2019)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2315 Perkerson Road
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 768-9063
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Kingfisher Academy Inc (Closed 2024)
5073 Lavista Rd.
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 615-2313
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Maylan International Academy (Closed 2025)
3039 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 448-1818
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Montessori School Of Dunwoody (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
1730 Mount Vernon Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 804-1444
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
The Piedmont School Of Atlanta (Closed 2025)
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 382-8200
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ruby Christian School (Closed 2019)
(Christian)
1800 Montreal Ct Suite A
Tucker, GA 30084
(404) 660-0066
Gr: 4-8 | 4 students
Seigakuin Atlanta International School (Closed 2017)
(Disciples of Christ)
5505 Winters Chapel Rd
Atlanta, GA 30360
(770) 730-0045
Gr: NS-6 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Sophia Academy (1) (Closed 2022)
Special Education School (Catholic)
2880 Dresden Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30341
(404) 303-8722
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Voices Of Faith Christian Academy (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
2125 Rockbridge Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 498-5850
Gr: PK-3 | 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked private high schools in Dekalb County, GA include Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School, Ben Franklin Academy, and Marist School.
How many private high schools are located in Dekalb County?
24 private high schools are located in Dekalb County.
How much do private high schools cost in Dekalb County?
The average tuition cost is $16,513, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,558.
How diverse are private high schools in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County private high schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb County?
54% of private high schools in Dekalb County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
Which private high schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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