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Gainesville Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 578 students in Gainesville, GA.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Georgia private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private high schools in Gainesville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 578
  • 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: 4
  • # Students Served: 578
  • 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 High 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 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

4
Private Schools
578
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
4 Schools
408 Schools
# Students
578 Students
110,820 Students
% Students of Color
22%
23%
0.32
0.51
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
215 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
3,443 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
3,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
55 Students
10,949 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
749 Students
76,062 Students
% White Students
82%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
18 Students
18,796 Students
% of Others Students
2%
17%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
127 Teachers
12,084 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% 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)
1204
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,155
$13,847
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,419
Average Endowment Size
$31.5 million
$43.55 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
27 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Gainesville, GA?
The top ranked private high schools in Gainesville, GA include Riverside Preparatory Academy and Lakeview Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Gainesville?
4 private high schools are located in Gainesville.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Gainesville?
25% of private high schools in Gainesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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