Anointed Minds Preparatory School Photo

Best Fayetteville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,095 students in Fayetteville, GA (there are 15 public schools, serving 11,743 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fayetteville, GA include St. Mary's Academy and Robins NestPreparatory Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
57% of private schools in Fayetteville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fayetteville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
The Academy At One Church
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2130 Redwine Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(678) 872-4137
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
1572 Georgia 85 BLDG 202
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(404) 285-3728
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students
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
Dream Keepers Academy
(Christian)
140 Carnegie Pl Ste 102
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 703-7539
Gr: K-5 | 20 students
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
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
Kulima Montessori
Montessori School
130 Carnegie Pl
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(678) 782-8770
Gr: PK-11 | 40 students
Rising Star Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
440 E Lanier Ave
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 461-1595
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
South Fayetteville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
160 GA-92
Fayetteville, GA 30215
(770) 719-0477
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fayetteville, Georgia

Fayetteville, Georgia 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
106 Commerce St
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 997-9744
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students

Overview

This Town (Fayetteville)
This State (GA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,095 Students
163,282 Students
% Average Students of Color
58%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
120 Teachers
17,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
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
$12,467
$14,192
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
373 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,835 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
5,466 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
384 Students
16,776 Students
% Black Students
36%
10%
# White Students
237 Students
94,343 Students
% White Students
22%
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
393 Students
40,974 Students
% of Others Students
36%
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 Fayetteville, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Fayetteville, GA include St. Mary's Academy and Robins NestPreparatory Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fayetteville?
14 private schools are located in Fayetteville.
How diverse are private schools in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Fayetteville go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayetteville?
57% of private schools in Fayetteville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?

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