Private School Review - Established 2003
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (GA)
Peoples Baptist Academy
Heritage Montessori

Mcdonough Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 3,174 students in Mcdonough, GA, 15% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Mcdonough, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 3,174
  • Average Tuition: $12,529
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Mcdonough, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 3,174
  • Average Tuition: $12,529
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 46%
  • View Mcdonough, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Mcdonough Private Schools (2026-27)

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy Photo
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 940 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
2400 Highway 42 N
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-2927
(2)
View Profile
Map of Creekside Christian Academy
Creekside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 668 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
75 Foster Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 961-9300
View Profile
Map of McDonough KinderCare
McDonough KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4075 East Lake Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-3077
View Profile
Map of New Creation Christian Academy
New Creation Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 633 students
Sports: 3
Christian
425 Lake Dow Road
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 898-9728
View Profile
Map of Able Christian School
Able Christian School
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students
Christian
78 Old Jackson Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(888) 235-1230
View Profile
Map of Benjamin Academy
Benjamin Academy
Gr: K-11 | 12 students
Special Education School
1840 Pennsylvania Ave
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(678) 583-3400
View Profile
Heritage Montessori Photo
Heritage Montessori
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
262 Macon Street
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-9998
(4)
View Profile
Map of Living Word Christian Academy
Living Word Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Christian
185 Tunis Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-0797
View Profile
Map of Mcdonough Methodist Academy
Mcdonough Methodist Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students
Methodist
151 Macon St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4131
View Profile
Peoples Baptist Academy Photo
Peoples Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
850 Mill Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-7388
(5)
View Profile
Map of Salem Christian Academy
Salem Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
Baptist
1724 Hwy 155 N
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 914-2449
View Profile
Map of Tabernacle Of Praise Christian Academy
Tabernacle Of Praise Christian Academy
Gr: K-3 | 23 students
Christian
1640 Hwy 42 N
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 626-4125
View Profile

Mcdonough, GA Private School Trends (10-Year)

12
Private Schools
+33.3% (+3 schools) 10-yr
3,174
Students
+23.2% (+597 students) 10-yr
$12,529
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
-4.2% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-15.4% (-2.0) 10-yr
Download town snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mcdonough)
This State (GA)
# Schools
12 Schools
912 Schools

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMcdonough, GA Total Schools
202512
202412
20238
20228
20218
20209
20198
20188
20177
20167
20159
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
3,174 Students
161,435 Students

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

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025280198179
2024294192172
2023322197174
2022261206185
2021261199180
2020323188171
2019331199175
2018332194172
2017349206180
2016354205178
2015322187167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Students of Color
46%
28%

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

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202545%28%34%
202440%27%34%
202342%27%33%
202240%29%33%
202140%29%32%
202041%27%32%
201943%28%31%
201840%27%31%
201738%29%32%
201642%28%32%
201548%29%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

0.64
0.60

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

Diversity Score Trends

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.640.590.65
20240.640.600.65
20230.600.590.65
20220.640.580.64
20210.640.570.64
20200.640.570.64
20190.640.570.63
20180.640.570.63
20170.700.550.61
20160.700.550.61
20150.690.560.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
59 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
184 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

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

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20255%4%5%
20245%4%5%
20236%4%5%
20227%3%4%
20217%3%4%
20206%3%4%
20196%4%4%
20186%3%4%
20176%2%4%
20166%3%4%
20155%3%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
176 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

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

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20255%3%9%
20245%3%9%
20236%3%9%
20227%3%8%
20217%3%9%
20206%3%9%
20196%3%8%
20186%3%8%
20175%2%8%
20165%2%8%
20155%2%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
785 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
23%
10%

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

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202523%10%7%
202423%10%7%
202320%10%8%
202220%10%7%
202120%10%7%
202023%10%8%
201921%10%7%
201821%11%7%
201719%10%7%
201618%10%7%
201518%11%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students
1,862 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
54%
58%

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

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202554%58%52%
202454%58%52%
202360%59%52%
202255%60%54%
202155%61%54%
202055%61%54%
201955%61%56%
201855%62%56%
201747%63%58%
201646%63%58%
201548%62%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
371 Students
40,902 Students
% of Others Students
11%
25%

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

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202511%25%26%
202411%25%26%
20236%24%25%
20228%24%25%
20218%23%25%
20208%23%24%
20199%22%24%
20189%21%23%
201721%23%22%
201622%22%22%
201521%22%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
280 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

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

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMcdonough, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202511:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201513:110:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1480
(Out of 1600)
1204
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,529
$13,451
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,750
$4,947
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mcdonough, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Mcdonough, GA include Eagle's Landing Christian Academy, Creekside Christian Academy, and McDonough KinderCare.
How many private schools are located in Mcdonough?
12 private schools are located in Mcdonough.
How diverse are private schools in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Mcdonough go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcdonough?
75% of private schools in Mcdonough are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Recent Articles

When a Private School Changes Head of School
When a Private School Changes Head of School
A private school leadership change can raise important questions. Learn how to evaluate head of school transitions, identify warning signs, and protect your child's educational experience before enrolling confidently.
Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?
Private School Financial Aid Renewal: Could Awards Shrink?
Could your private school financial aid shrink next year? Learn why awards change, how income and school budgets affect renewal, and what parents can do to protect affordability long-term.
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions
Need-Blind vs. Need-Aware Private School Admissions
Understand how need-blind and need-aware private school admissions affect acceptance decisions, financial aid eligibility, and affordability, with practical guidance to help parents compare schools, ask questions, and plan confidently ahead.
Area schools map

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (GA):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA:

Most Popular Articles

Costs of Private School in 2026
Costs of Private School in 2026
 Enrollment Trends 2026: Private School Admissions Outlook
Enrollment Trends 2026: Private School Admissions Outlook
School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category

More Articles

COVID-19
Elementary School
Archives
Pre-school
Jobs in Private Schools