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Gainesville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 622 students in Gainesville, GA, 2% of all K-12 students in Gainesville, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
20% of private schools in Gainesville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 622
  • Average Tuition: $31,155
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • View Gainesville, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 622
  • Average Tuition: $31,155
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • View Gainesville, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Gainesville Private Schools (2026-27)

Lakeview Academy Photo
Lakeview Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 37
796 Lakeview Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
(1)
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Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
(1)
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Academy of Innovation Photo
Academy of Innovation
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
1399 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
(2)
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Map of Elanchee Nature Academy
Elanchee Nature Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 44 students
Montessori School
2125 Elachee Dr
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 535-1976
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Map of Hopewell Christian Academy
Hopewell Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Baptist
5086 Poplar Springs Rd
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 297-0220
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Gainesville, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

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Brenau Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
500 Washington Street Se
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-6140
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Gainesville, GA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
622
Students
$31,155
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gainesville)
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
912 Schools
# Students
622 Students
161,330 Students
% Students of Color
22%
28%
0.36
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
55 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
761 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
80%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
50 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
5%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
130 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1175
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,155
$13,444
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$4,768
Average Endowment Size
$31.5 million
$39.58 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gainesville, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Gainesville, GA include Riverside Preparatory Academy and Lakeview Academy.
How many private schools are located in Gainesville?
5 private schools are located in Gainesville.
How diverse are private schools in Gainesville?
Gainesville private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Gainesville go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Gainesville are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gainesville?
20% of private schools in Gainesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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