Muscogee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 4,112 students in Muscogee County, GA (there are 57 public schools, serving 30,280 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
78% of private schools in Muscogee County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 4,112
  • Average Tuition: $8,761
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Muscogee County, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17
  • # Students Served: 4,112
  • Average Tuition: $8,761
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 19%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Muscogee County, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Muscogee County Private Schools (2026-27)

Brookstone School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 766 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13
440 Bradley Park Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 234-1392
Calvary Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 877 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Baptist
7556 Old Moon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 323-0467
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Map of Columbus Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
7880 Schomburg Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 561-7601
Community Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 33 students
Baptist
7909 Fortson Road
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 221-7352
Map of Hallie Turner Private School
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
2917 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-3518
Map of Pacelli High School
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students
Catholic
3556 Trinity Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-8243
Map of Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 66 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4700 Armour Road
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 322-5026
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 903 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
2020 Kay Cir
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 561-8232
St. Luke School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 21
Methodist
318 11th St
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 256-1301
Map of Ault Academy-anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home
Gr: 3-11 | 39 students
All-girls | Special Education School
751 Double Churches Road
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 322-8984
Map of Emanuel Preparatory School Of Math And Science
Gr: PK-7 | 64 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
All-boys (Christian)
10107 Veterans Pkwy
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 327-1978
Grace Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
2915 14th Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 323-9161
Map of Lasseter Academy
Gr: 11-12 | 7 students
2901 University Ave Ste 12
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 562-0023
Map of New Bethel Adventist Christian Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2423 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-0004
Map of Pinehurst Christian School
Gr: PK-2 | 72 students
Baptist
4217 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 689-8044
Map of St. Marys Road Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 77 students
Methodist
3993 Saint Marys Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 689-1275
Map of Wynnbrook Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
500 River Knoll Way
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 323-0795
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Muscogee County, Georgia

Muscogee County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bridges Learning Center
Gr: PK | 8 students
Special Education School (Christian)
1327 Warren Williams Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 317-2903
Map of Edgewood Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
Baptist
1909 Morris Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 563-4414
Map of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1973 Torch Hill Road
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 689-5644

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
18 Schools

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

Private schools down 2 in Muscogee County, falling from 20 in 2016 to 18 in 2025.
# Students
4,112 Students
161,451 Students

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

Private-school enrollment up 39 students in Muscogee County, rising from 189 in 2016 to 228 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
28%
28%

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

Students of color down 14 points in Muscogee County private schools, from 42% in 2016 to 28% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
369 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

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

Student-teacher ratio steady in Muscogee County private schools, holding near 11:1 from 2016 to 2025 while Georgia stayed at 10:1.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
54%

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

Advanced degrees up 2 points in Muscogee County private schools, from 44% in 2016 to 46% in 2025.
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

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

Class size rose to 15 in Muscogee County private schools in 2025, after holding at 14 in 2016-2017 and 15 from 2018 onward.
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,761
$13,458
Tuition up 35% in Muscogee County, rising from $6,457 in 2015 to $8,761 in 2025.
Average Summer Program Cost
$188
$589
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,350
$5,247
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$39.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.60

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

Diversity score up 0.09 in Muscogee County, rising from 0.54 in 2016 to 0.63 in 2025.
# American Indian Students
7 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
117 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

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

Asian enrollment up 1 point in Muscogee County private schools, rising from 3% in 2016 to 4% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
207 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

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

Hispanic enrollment up 2 points in Muscogee County private schools, rising from 3% in 2016 to 5% in 2025.
# Black Students
486 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%

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

Black students down 4 points in Muscogee County private schools, from 16% in 2016 to 12% in 2025.
# White Students
2,194 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
54%
58%

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

White share down 10 points in Muscogee County private schools, from 64% in 2016 to 54% in 2025.
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,025 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%

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

Other-race share up 11 points in Muscogee County private schools, rising from 14% in 2016 to 25% in 2025.
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 schools in Muscogee County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Muscogee County, GA include St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, Community Christian Academy, and Columbus Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Muscogee County?
17 private schools are located in Muscogee County.
How diverse are private schools in Muscogee County?
Muscogee County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is same as the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Muscogee County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Muscogee County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Muscogee County?
78% of private schools in Muscogee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Muscogee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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