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Best Jackson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 606 students in Jackson County, GA (there are 20 public schools, serving 21,415 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Jackson County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Braselton Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
401 Zion Church Rd
Braselton, GA 30517
(706) 824-9943
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Braselton Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
401 Zion Church Rd
Braselton, GA 30517
(706) 824-9943
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Celebration Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5560 Thompson Mill Rd
Hoschton, GA 30548
(770) 965-9367
Gr: PK-K | 210 students
Jackson Trail Christian School
Jackson Trail Christian School Photo - Jackson Trail Christian
(Baptist)
371 Hope Haven Road
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-9418
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Jackson County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
606 Students
161,960 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
38 Teachers
17,012 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,150
$14,214
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$4,605
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
177 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
38%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 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
270 Students
40,825 Students
% of Others Students
57%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jackson County, GA?
4 private schools are located in Jackson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
100% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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