Calvary Christian School Photo - Calvary Christian School, Columbus, GA

Best Muscogee County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Muscogee County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Muscogee County, GA include Columbus Adventist School, St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, and Community Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $10,385, which is lower than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,192.
78% of private schools in Muscogee County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Muscogee County Private Schools (2026)

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

Muscogee County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School (Christian)
1327 Warren Williams Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 317-2903
Gr: PK | 8 students
1909 Morris Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 563-4414
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
1973 Torch Hill Road
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 689-5644
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Muscogee County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,112 Students
163,282 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
369 Teachers
17,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1185
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,385
$14,192
Average Summer Program Cost
$188
$611
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,350
$4,205
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$25.5 million
$52.99 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
373 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
117 Students
4,835 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
207 Students
5,466 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
486 Students
16,776 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
2,194 Students
94,343 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,025 Students
40,974 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 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 Columbus Adventist School, St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, and Community Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Muscogee County?
17 private schools are located in Muscogee County.
How much do private schools cost in Muscogee County?
The average tuition cost is $10,385, which is lower than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,192.
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 9%).
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 Christian).
Which private schools in Muscogee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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