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Gilmer County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 347 students in Gilmer County, GA (there are 5 public schools, serving 4,110 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Gilmer County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gilmer County Private Schools (2026-27)

Pleasant Hills Montessori School Photo
Pleasant Hills Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2228 Pleasant Gap Cir
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 636-3354
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
164 Legion Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
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Map of Josephine Edwards Christian School
Josephine Edwards Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
12472 Highway 515 N
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 635-2644
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Map of North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
347 Students
161,435 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
40 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$13,451
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,450
$4,947
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
283 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
80%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
52 Students
40,902 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gilmer County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Gilmer County, GA is Pleasant Hills Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Gilmer County?
4 private schools are located in Gilmer County.
What percentage of students in Gilmer County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Gilmer County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gilmer County?
75% of private schools in Gilmer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Which private schools in Gilmer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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