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Ellijay Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 347 students in Ellijay, GA, 8% of all K-12 students in Ellijay, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Ellijay, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 347
  • Average Tuition: $3,800
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Ellijay, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 347
  • Average Tuition: $3,800
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 6%
  • View Ellijay, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Ellijay Private Schools (2026-27)

Pleasant Hills Montessori School Photo
Pleasant Hills Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2228 Pleasant Gap Cir
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 636-3354
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
164 Legion Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
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Map of Josephine Edwards Christian School
Josephine Edwards Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
12472 Highway 515 N
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 635-2644
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Map of North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
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Ellijay, GA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
347
Students
$3,800
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ellijay)
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
912 Schools
# Students
347 Students
161,451 Students
% Students of Color
6%
28%
0.34
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
283 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
80%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
52 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$13,458
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,450
$5,247
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ellijay, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Ellijay, GA is Pleasant Hills Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Ellijay?
4 private schools are located in Ellijay.
What percentage of students in Ellijay go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Ellijay are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ellijay?
75% of private schools in Ellijay are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Ellijay are often viewed compared to one another?

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