Grace Christian Academy Photo - Boys Basketball

Best Fayette County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools serving 1,588 students in Fayette County, GA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fayette County, GA include Konos Academy, Robins NestPreparatory Academy, and St. Mary's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Georgia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
59% of private elementary schools in Fayette County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Fayette County Private Elementary 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
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
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
[+] 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
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,588 Students
140,461 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
190 Teachers
15,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,208
$14,100
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
4,404 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
4,289 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
418 Students
14,988 Students
% Black Students
26%
11%
# White Students
724 Students
85,723 Students
% White Students
45%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
173 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
344 Students
30,085 Students
% of Others Students
22%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Fayette County, GA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Fayette County, GA include Konos Academy, Robins NestPreparatory Academy, and St. Mary's Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fayette County?
15 private elementary schools are located in Fayette County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fayette County?
Fayette County private elementary schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
59% of private elementary schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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