The Forest School: An Acton Academy Photo

Best Fayette County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 1,957 students in Fayette County, GA (there are 27 public schools, serving 21,054 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fayette County, GA include Robins NestPreparatory Academy, St. Mary's Academy, and Konos Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
57% of private schools in Fayette County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Fayette County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Konos Academy
(Christian)
100 Greencastle Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 632-0771
Gr: 1-12 | 302 students
Robins NestPreparatory Academy
(Christian)
500 West Lanier Ave. Building 802
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(404) 400-2212
Gr: K-3 | 8 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Academy Photo
(Catholic)
861 Hwy. 279
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 461-2202
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1572 Georgia 85 BLDG 202
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(404) 285-3728
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students
The Campus
300 Tivoli Gardens Rd Ste 100
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 632-1710
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students
ClearWater Academy
Special Education School
210 Greencastle Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 631-3650
Gr: 1-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Counterpane Montessori School
Counterpane Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(13)
839 Highway 314
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 461-2304
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Crestwood Christian Academy
(Baptist)
734 Senoia Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 487-4852
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Crossroads Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
305 Arrowood Road
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 487-0677
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
The Forest School: An Acton Academy
The Forest School: An Acton Academy Photo
Alternative School
(3)
155 Shepperton Way
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(478) 561-0540
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Foundry Academy
316 N Peachtree Pkwy
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(404) 333-8629
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Genesis Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
135 Bastille Way
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(678) 519-3776
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - Boys Basketball
(Christian)
(1)
355 Mcdonough Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 461-0137
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Growing Minds Christian Academy
(Christian)
100 Braxton Court
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(678) 545-6665
Gr: K-7 | 33 students Tuition listed
The Joseph Sams School
Special Education School
280 Brandywine Blvd
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 461-5894
Gr: PK | 64 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parker-Chase Preschool of North Peachtree City
Parker-Chase Preschool of North Peachtree City Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10 Lexington Pass
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(215) 378-8488
Gr: NS Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Rising Star Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
440 E Lanier Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 461-1595
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
700 Ardenlee Pkwy
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-3545
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3
South Fayetteville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
160 GA-92
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 719-0477
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fayette County, Georgia

Fayette County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
190 Weatherly Drive
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 460-6790
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Lighthouse School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
116 Peachtree Court
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 632-7100
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Tuition listed
211 Kirkley Rd
Tyrone, GA 30290
(770) 306-9026
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
106 Commerce St
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 997-9744
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students

Overview

This County (Fayette County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,957 Students
163,482 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
240 Teachers
17,168 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,893
$14,188
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
373 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
4,835 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
5,468 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
439 Students
16,777 Students
% Black Students
22%
10%
# White Students
780 Students
94,518 Students
% White Students
39%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
631 Students
40,996 Students
% of Others Students
32%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Fayette County, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Fayette County, GA include Robins NestPreparatory Academy, St. Mary's Academy, and Konos Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fayette County?
19 private schools are located in Fayette County.
How diverse are private schools in Fayette County?
Fayette County private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
57% of private schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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