Carman Adventist School Photo - Carman Adventist School pays tribute to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Best Marietta Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 private elementary schools serving 5,234 students in Marietta, GA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Marietta, GA include The Walker School, The Stonehaven School, and Mt Bethel Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $13,267, which is lower than the Georgia private elementary school average tuition cost of $14,308.
70% of private elementary schools in Marietta, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Marietta Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt Bethel Christian Academy
Mt Bethel Christian Academy Photo - MBCA provides a truly Christ-centered education for our children through an environment which develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning.
(Christian)
4385 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 971-0245
Gr: K-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carman Adventist School
Carman Adventist School Photo - Carman Adventist School pays tribute to the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(4)
1330 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 424-0606
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Eastside Christian School
Eastside Christian School Photo - Providing academic excellence from a biblical worldview, we partner with families to equip the whole child for servant-leadership to impact the world for Christ.
(Christian)
(2)
2450 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 971-2332
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School Photo - Welcome to Faith Lutheran! "Connecting students to Christ, Curriculum, and Community!"
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(8)
2111 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 973-8921
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Photo - From a JFCA Parent "The administration and teachers are FOR my students; they promote my children; they care about all aspects of my children. The time at school and at home encourages students to be disciplined while also giving parents the opportunity to continue to disciple their children. This model empowers and edifies the family. It offers the best lifestyle."
Alternative School (Christian)
955 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(678) 784-5231
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
(Methodist)
(2)
4385 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 971-0245
Gr: K-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo - Come and join our amazing school family. With 420 students and 2 classrooms per grade we offer a warm, inviting environment with excellent academics.
(Catholic)
(3)
81 Lacy St Nw
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 428-3328
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
The Stonehaven School
The Stonehaven School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
1480 Joyner Avenue, SE
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 874-8885
Gr: K-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Walker School
The Walker School Photo
(8)
700 Cobb Parkway N
Marietta, GA 30062
(678) 581-6891
Gr: PK-12 | 947 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wood Acres School
1772 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(470) 683-7818
Gr: NS-8 Tuition listed
The Wood Acres School
The Wood Acres School Photo
(2)
1772 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30062
(470) 683-7818
Gr: NS-8 | 428 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Cobb County Christian School
Cobb County Christian School Photo - National School Choice Week
(Christian)
545 Lorene Dr SW
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 434-1320
Gr: NS-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Collins Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 514-8255
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
Covenant Christian Ministries Academy
(Christian)
(1)
995 Roswell St NE Suite 305
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 919-0022
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
170 N Fairgound St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 616-5928
Gr: K-12 | 66 students
Dominion Christian School
Dominion Christian School Photo - Dominion Chrisitan School
(Christian)
(9)
4607 Burnt Hickory Road
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 420-2153
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Cobb Christian School
(Presbyterian)
(2)
4616 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 565-0881
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Garden School of Marietta
The Garden School of Marietta Photo - Environmental Education in progress at the creek.
Alternative School
(14)
4010 Canton Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 765-2036
Gr: NS-6 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
In His Image Christian Academy
(Christian)
630 Kurt Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(404) 457-0903
Gr: 7-11 | 3 students
Mde School Of East Cobb
Mde School Of East Cobb Photo
Special Education School
(1)
1517 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 971-4633
Gr: K-11 | 63 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Montessori International Academy
Montessori School
2145 Barnes Mill Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 565-3933
Gr: K-6 | 67 students
Omega Learning Center - East Cobb
Alternative School (Christian)
3045 Gordy Pkwy Ste 102
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 973-0209
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
270 Windy Hill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 435-5720
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Marietta, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2506 Tritt Springs Trce
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 312-3680
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 308
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 973-0209
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Marietta)
This State (GA)
# Schools
23 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,234 Students
140,540 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
611 Teachers
15,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1173
(Out of 1600)
1197
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,267
$14,308
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$662
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,479
$4,217
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$60.3 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.57
# American Indian Students
96 Students
341 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
185 Students
4,404 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
241 Students
4,289 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
528 Students
14,989 Students
% Black Students
11%
11%
# White Students
2,715 Students
85,741 Students
% White Students
56%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
173 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
1,044 Students
30,145 Students
% of Others Students
22%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Marietta, GA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Marietta, GA include The Walker School, The Stonehaven School, and Mt Bethel Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Marietta?
23 private elementary schools are located in Marietta.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Marietta?
The average tuition cost is $13,267, which is lower than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,308.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Marietta?
Marietta private elementary schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Marietta?
70% of private elementary schools in Marietta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Marietta are often viewed compared to one another?

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