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Berry College Elementary & Middle School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (GA)
St. Mary School
Montessori School Of Rome Top 21 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (GA)

Floyd County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,807 students in Floyd County, GA (there are 27 public schools, serving 16,188 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private schools in Floyd County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,807
  • Average Tuition: $12,935
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Floyd County, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,807
  • Average Tuition: $12,935
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Floyd County, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Floyd County Private Schools (2026-27)

Berry College Elementary & Middle School Photo
Berry College Elementary & Middle School
Gr: K-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
2277 Martha Berry Hwy
Mount Berry, GA 30149
(706) 236-2242
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Darlington School Photo
Darlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 35
1014 Cave Spring Rd SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
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Montessori School Of Rome Photo
Montessori School Of Rome
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
165 Dodd Blvd Blvd.
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-7744
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St. Mary School Photo
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
401 East 7th Street
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 234-4953
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Unity Christian School Photo
Unity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2960 New Calhoun Highway NE
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 292-0700
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
1,807 Students
161,451 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
170 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,935
$13,458
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,247
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$75 million
$39.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
89 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
96 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,298 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
71%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
282 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Floyd County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Floyd County, GA include St. Mary School, Berry College Elementary & Middle School, and Darlington School.
How many private schools are located in Floyd County?
5 private schools are located in Floyd County.
How diverse are private schools in Floyd County?
Floyd County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Floyd County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Floyd County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Floyd County?
33% of private schools in Floyd County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Floyd County are often viewed compared to one another?

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