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Best Lowndes County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,829 students in Lowndes County, GA (there are 20 public schools, serving 19,305 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
69% of private schools in Lowndes County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lowndes County Private Schools (2026-27)

Georgia Christian School Photo
Georgia Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
4359 Dasher Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 559-5131
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Map of St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
800 Gornto Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-2556
(1)
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Map of Valwood School
Valwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
4380 Old Us 41 N
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 242-8491
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Map of Bemiss Academy Elementary
Bemiss Academy Elementary
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students
Sports: 3
5111 Bemiss Road
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 474-4004
(1)
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Map of Crossroads Baptist School
Crossroads Baptist School
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
3001 Country Club Dr
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 241-1430
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Highland Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
4023 Pine Grove Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-8111
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Map of Jackson Heights Christian Academy
Jackson Heights Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students
Church of God in Christ
3737 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-4420
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
4565 Bemiss Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 244-8436
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Map of Open Bible Christian School
Open Bible Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
3992 N Oak Street Ext
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 244-6694
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Map of Tickle Me Pink: The Academy
Tickle Me Pink: The Academy
Gr: K-1 | 12 students
102 Kelly Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 262-1154
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Valdosta Christian Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2285 E. Park Ave.
Valdosta, GA 31603
(229) 469-5090
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Victory Christian School Photo
Victory Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
3229 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-7770
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLowndes County Total Schools
202513
202413
202312
202211
202111
202011
201912
201812
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
1,829 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025143198179
2024137192172
2023182197174
2022149206185
2021149199180
2020146188171
2019149199175
2018150194172
2017188206180
2016177205178
2015159187167
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% Average Students of Color
21%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202521%28%34%
202420%27%34%
202319%27%33%
202219%29%33%
202119%29%32%
202019%27%32%
201917%28%31%
201817%27%31%
201718%29%32%
201618%28%32%
201520%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
160 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202315:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:112:1
201912:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202528%54%55%
202439%54%54%
202339%53%54%
202239%53%54%
202139%52%54%
20202%51%54%
20192%51%53%
20182%51%53%
20172%51%53%
20162%51%52%
201575%50%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025151415
2024161415
2023161415
2022161415
2021161415
2020171415
2019171415
2018181415
2017181415
2016181415
2015201415
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202591313
202421212
202321211
202221111
202121111
202021111
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Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1199

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025111011981233
2024111011941230
2023111011911228
2022111011971229
2021111011981229
2020111011941226
2019111011961226
2018112012041226
2017112012101233
2016111013601306
2015111013271258
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,267
$14,188

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.550.590.65
20240.520.600.65
20230.480.590.65
20220.510.580.64
20210.510.570.64
20200.500.570.64
20190.540.570.63
20180.540.570.63
20170.540.550.61
20160.510.550.61
20150.500.560.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
89 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20255%3%9%
20245%3%9%
20234%3%9%
20224%3%8%
20214%3%9%
20204%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
146 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20258%10%7%
20248%10%7%
20238%10%8%
202210%10%7%
202110%10%7%
202010%10%8%
20199%10%7%
20189%11%7%
20177%10%7%
20168%10%7%
20158%11%8%
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# White Students
1,182 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
64%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202563%58%52%
202466%58%52%
202370%59%52%
202267%60%54%
202167%61%54%
202069%61%54%
201964%61%56%
201864%62%56%
201763%63%58%
201667%63%58%
201567%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
401 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLowndes County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202523%25%26%
202420%25%26%
202317%24%25%
202217%24%25%
202117%23%25%
202015%23%24%
201922%22%24%
201822%21%23%
201725%23%22%
201620%22%22%
201520%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lowndes County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Lowndes County, GA include Valwood School, Georgia Christian School, and St. John Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Lowndes County?
12 private schools are located in Lowndes County.
How diverse are private schools in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Lowndes County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lowndes County?
69% of private schools in Lowndes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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