Best Douglas Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 532 students in Douglas, GA (there are 8 public schools, serving 6,244 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Douglas, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Douglas, GA is Citizens Christian Academy.
50% of private schools in Douglas, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Top-Ranked Douglas Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1548 Ga Highway 158 W
Douglas, GA 31535
(912) 384-8862
Gr: PK-12 | 303 students
First Academy
(Baptist)
124 Gaskins Ave N
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 720-5961
Gr: PK-11 | 229 students

Overview

This Town (Douglas)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
532 Students
162,191 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
17,013 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
345 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
65%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
158 Students
40,852 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Douglas, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Douglas, GA is Citizens Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Douglas?
2 private schools are located in Douglas.
What percentage of students in Douglas go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Douglas are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas?
50% of private schools in Douglas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Douglas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Douglas include: First Academy vs. Citizens Christian Academy, Citizens Christian Academy vs. First Academy

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