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Best Lamar County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 628 students in Lamar County, GA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,897 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Lamar County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lamar County Private Schools (2026-27)

Rock Springs Christian Academy Photo
Rock Springs Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Methodist
219 Rock Springs Rd
Milner, GA 30257
(678) 692-0192
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Map of St. George's Episcopal School
St. George's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Episcopal
103 Birch Street
Milner, GA 30257
(770) 358-9432
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Lamar County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Covenant Heart Academy
Covenant Heart Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Christian
126 A Main St
Milner, GA 30257
(470) 765-6308
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLamar County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20213
20203
20192
20182
20172
20162
20153
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# Students
628 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025314198179
2024314192172
2023314197174
2022316206185
2021226199180
2020226188171
2019302199175
2018198194172
2017190206180
2016190205178
2015138187167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20256%28%34%
20246%27%34%
20236%27%33%
20223%29%33%
20215%29%32%
20205%27%32%
20197%28%31%
20184%27%31%
20173%29%32%
20163%28%32%
201511%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:112:1
201913:110:112:1
201814:110:112:1
201712:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
201511:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
25 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,017
$14,188
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$55.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.370.590.65
20240.370.600.65
20230.370.590.65
20220.490.580.64
20210.520.570.64
20200.520.570.64
20190.470.570.63
20180.530.570.63
20170.520.550.61
20160.520.550.61
20150.580.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%3%9%
20241%3%9%
20231%3%9%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20157%2%8%
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# Black Students
20 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20253%10%7%
20243%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20223%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20183%11%7%
20172%10%7%
20162%10%7%
20152%11%8%
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# White Students
494 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
77%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202577%58%52%
202477%58%52%
202377%59%52%
202236%60%54%
202138%61%54%
202038%61%54%
201934%61%56%
201851%62%56%
201754%63%58%
201654%63%58%
201550%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
114 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
18%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202518%25%26%
202418%25%26%
202318%24%25%
202261%24%25%
202158%23%25%
202058%23%24%
201965%22%24%
201846%21%23%
201744%23%22%
201644%22%22%
201541%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lamar County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Lamar County, GA include Rock Springs Christian Academy and St. George's Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Lamar County?
2 private schools are located in Lamar County.
What percentage of students in Lamar County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Lamar County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lamar County?
100% of private schools in Lamar County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Methodist).
Which private schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?

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