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Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 346 students in Jefferson County, GA (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,034 public students). 15% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Jefferson County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Thomas Jefferson Academy
Thomas Jefferson Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students
2264 Highway 1 N
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-8861
(1)
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Map of Pinecrest Mennonite
Pinecrest Mennonite
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Mennonite
4258 Mennonite Church Rd
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-3136
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearJefferson County Total Schools
20253
20243
20232
20221
20211
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
346 Students
161,434 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025115198179
2024115192172
2023167197174
2022204206185
2021204199180
2020142188171
2019140199175
2018140194172
2017161206180
2016161205178
2015161187167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20255%28%34%
20245%27%34%
20235%27%33%
20201%27%32%
201913%28%31%
201813%27%31%
20177%29%32%
20167%28%32%
20157%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
17,063 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202535:110:111:1
202435:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
202213:110:111:1
202113:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201913:110:112:1
201813:110:112:1
201714:110:112:1
201614:110:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,850
$13,398

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.280.590.65
20240.280.600.65
20230.280.590.65
20220.190.580.64
20210.190.570.64
20200.200.570.64
20190.210.570.63
20180.210.570.63
20170.220.550.61
20160.220.550.61
20150.220.560.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20193%4%4%
20183%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20231%10%8%
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# White Students
293 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
84%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202584%58%52%
202484%58%52%
202384%59%52%
202290%60%54%
202190%61%54%
202089%61%54%
201989%61%56%
201889%62%56%
201788%63%58%
201688%63%58%
201588%62%58%
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# 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
39 Students
40,774 Students
% of Others Students
11%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJefferson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202511%25%26%
202411%25%26%
202311%24%25%
202210%24%25%
202110%23%25%
202011%23%24%
20197%22%24%
20187%21%23%
201711%23%22%
201611%22%22%
201511%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, GA is Thomas Jefferson Academy.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
67% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite and Christian).

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