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Dougherty County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,539 students in Dougherty County, GA (there are 22 public schools, serving 13,059 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Dougherty County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dougherty County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Deerfield-Windsor School
Deerfield-Windsor School
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
2500 Nottingham Way
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 435-1301
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Map of Sherwood Christian Academy
Sherwood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Baptist
1418 Old Pretoria Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 883-5677
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Map of Byne Christian School
Byne Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
2832 Ledo Rd
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0173
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Map of Emanuel Junior Academy
Emanuel Junior Academy
Gr: K-6 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1534 E Broad Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-9823
(2)
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Map of fA School For Children
fA School For Children
Gr: 2-10 | 17 students
Christian
1120 W Broad Ave Ste B4
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 903-1030
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Map of God's Foundation Christian Academy
God's Foundation Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Church of the Nazarene
905 S County Line Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 888-7994
(4)
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Map of New Birth Fellowship Christian Academy
New Birth Fellowship Christian Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 62 students
Christian
2106 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 439-4055
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Map of Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education
Southwest Georgia Institute Of Education
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Alternative School
107 North Mock Bldg. G
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 903-9747
(1)
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Map of Westfield Pines Schools
Westfield Pines Schools
Gr: PK-3 | 106 students
109 Hedgerow Dr
Leesburg, GA 31763
(850) 294-2834
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Dougherty County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Darsey Private School
Darsey Private School
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students
Alternative School
1201 W Oglethorpe Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-5559
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Map of St. Teresa's School
St. Teresa's School
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
Catholic
417 Edgewood Ln
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 436-0134
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,539 Students
161,330 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
136 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
850
(Out of 1600)
1199

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,975
$13,444
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$589
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,350
$4,768

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
282 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
304 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
19%
10%
# White Students
1,120 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
170 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
10%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dougherty County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Dougherty County, GA include Deerfield-Windsor School and Sherwood Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dougherty County?
9 private schools are located in Dougherty County.
How diverse are private schools in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is same as the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Dougherty County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Dougherty County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dougherty County?
67% of private schools in Dougherty County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Dougherty County are often viewed compared to one another?

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