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Best Georgia Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 1,334 students in Georgia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Georgia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Georgia include Darlington School, Georgia-Cumberland Academy, and John L Coble Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Georgia (2026-27)

Darlington School Photo
Darlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 35
1014 Cave Spring Rd SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
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Georgia-Cumberland Academy Photo
Georgia-Cumberland Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
397 Academy Dr Sw
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4591
(1)
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John L Coble Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
450 Academy Dr Sw
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-1578
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Atlanta North School Of Seventh-day Adventists
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
5123 Chamblee-dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 512-8456
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Georgia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Georgia include Darlington School, Georgia-Cumberland Academy, and John L Coble Elementary School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Georgia?
4 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Georgia.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
75% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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Private Schools
1,334
Students
$15,865
Avg. Tuition
26%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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