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Lithonia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 914 students in Lithonia, GA, 6% of all K-12 students in Lithonia, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
64% of private schools in Lithonia, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 914
  • Average Tuition: $7,400
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 68%
  • View Lithonia, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 914
  • Average Tuition: $7,400
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 68%
  • View Lithonia, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Lithonia Private Schools (2026-27)

Philmore Academy for Science & Arts Photo
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
724 Rock Chapel Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 850-0257
(7)
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Map of Abc Learning Center
Abc Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
6835 Main St
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-0680
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Map of Arete Prepatory School
Arete Prepatory School
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students
3072 Evans Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 482-6118
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Map of Children For Christ Academy
Children For Christ Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 108 students
Christian
2647 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 981-0039
(1)
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Map of The Drake School
The Drake School
Gr: K-5 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
475 S Deshon Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 879-8922
(3)
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Map of Excell Preparatory Center
Excell Preparatory Center
Gr: PK-1 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
5105 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 322-5210
(1)
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Map of Finch Academy Llc
Finch Academy Llc
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students
1933 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 323-4610
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Firm Foundation Early Learning Academy Photo
Firm Foundation Early Learning Academy
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School (Christian)
6440 Rock Springs Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 310-1095
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Map of Fleming Day School
Fleming Day School
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Christian
5635 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 429-0312
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Map of Lithonia Adventist Academy Elementary School
Lithonia Adventist Academy Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
3533 Ragsdale Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 482-0294
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Map of Miller's Military Academy
Miller's Military Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 44 students
All-boys (Christian)
1833 Stone Mountain Lithonia Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8850
(5)
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Map of Twins Academy Inc At 3152
Twins Academy Inc At 3152
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Specialized Curriculum
3152 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 808-1835
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Map of Twins Academy Inc.
Twins Academy Inc.
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3170 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 285-2088
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Map of The Whitaker Christian Academy
The Whitaker Christian Academy
Gr: 3-8 | 10 students
Christian
6046 Waterton Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 720-3207
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Lithonia, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of A Unique Learning Academy
A Unique Learning Academy
Gr: K-1 | 16 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7290 Covington Hwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(770) 484-8226
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Lithonia, GA Private School Trends (10-Year)

14
Private Schools
914
Students
+5.3% (+46 students) 10-yr
$7,400
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
68%
Students of Color
-29.9% (-29.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+27.3% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lithonia)
This State (GA)
# Schools
14 Schools
912 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLithonia, GA Total Schools
202514
202414
202311
20229
202110
202011
201910
201810
201710
201610
201514
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Private schools up 4 in Lithonia, from 10 in 2016 to 14 in 2025, after a jump to 14 in 2024.
# Students
914 Students
161,451 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLithonia, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202565198179
202450192172
202375197174
202275206185
202183199180
202080188171
201962199175
201862194172
201766206180
201666205178
201562187167
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Average students down 16 in Lithonia private schools, from 66 in 2016 to 50 in 2024 before rising to 65 in 2025.
% Students of Color
68%
28%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLithonia, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202568%28%34%
202469%27%34%
202396%27%33%
202299%29%33%
202196%29%32%
202096%27%32%
201999%28%31%
201899%27%31%
201799%29%32%
201699%28%32%
201597%29%32%
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0.58
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearLithonia, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.580.590.65
20240.570.600.65
20230.530.590.65
20220.500.580.64
20210.510.570.64
20200.510.570.64
20190.450.570.63
20180.450.570.63
20170.450.550.61
20160.450.550.61
20150.490.560.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
339 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
49%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLithonia, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202549%10%7%
202450%10%7%
202356%10%8%
202258%10%7%
202161%10%7%
202060%10%8%
201968%10%7%
201868%11%7%
201767%10%7%
201667%10%7%
201560%11%8%
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# White Students
44 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
6%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLithonia, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20256%58%52%
20246%58%52%
20233%59%52%
20221%60%54%
20213%61%54%
20203%61%54%
20191%61%56%
20181%62%56%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
293 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
43%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLithonia, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202543%25%26%
202442%25%26%
202341%24%25%
202241%24%25%
202136%23%25%
202037%23%24%
201930%22%24%
201830%21%23%
201733%23%22%
201633%22%22%
201539%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
66 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLithonia, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202514:110:111:1
202413:110:111:1
20237:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20217:110:111:1
20207:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1100
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,400
$13,458
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$589
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
30%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lithonia, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Lithonia, GA is Philmore Academy for Science & Arts.
How many private schools are located in Lithonia?
14 private schools are located in Lithonia.
How diverse are private schools in Lithonia?
Lithonia private schools are approximately 68% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Lithonia go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Lithonia are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lithonia?
64% of private schools in Lithonia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Lithonia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lithonia include: Abc Learning Center vs. Firm Foundation Early Learning Academy

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