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Best Georgia Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 2,583 students in Georgia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Georgia.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Georgia include Cambridge Academy, McGinnis Woods School, and Imhotep Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Georgia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
46% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 13

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Georgia (2026-27)

Atlanta Academy Photo
Atlanta Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway
Roswell, GA 30076
(678) 461-6102
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Imhotep Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
667 Fairburn Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 586-9595
(6)
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Map of Atlanta Speech School
Atlanta Speech School
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students
Special Education School
3160 Northside Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 233-5332
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Cambridge Academy
Gr: K-5 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
2780 Flat Shoals Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 241-1321
(1)
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McGinnis Woods School
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
5380 Faircroft Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 664-7764
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Shallowford Presbyterian School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Presbyterian
2375 Shallowford Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 321-3061
(2)
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Brenwood Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students
8991 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4925
(1)
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Map of City Of Knowledge Islamic School
City Of Knowledge Islamic School
Gr: PK-7 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Islamic
4255 Lawrenceville Hwy Nw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 638-1899
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Dunwoody Christian Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students
Montessori School (Assembly of God)
5067 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(770) 335-3050
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Foundations For The Future School
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
1500 Stanley Road NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 429-4799
(26)
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The Goddard School - Snellville
Gr: PK-1 | 126 students
1565 Janmar Road
Snellville, GA 30078
(678) 344-0042
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Map of Martinez Montessori Academy
Martinez Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 79 students
Montessori School (Christian)
3765 Old Petersburg Road
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0273
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Map of Sunbrook Academy At Creekside
Sunbrook Academy At Creekside
Gr: NS-1 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
6029 Professional Parkway
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 489-9008
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Georgia?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Georgia include Cambridge Academy, McGinnis Woods School, and Imhotep Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Georgia?
13 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Georgia.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Georgia?
Georgia private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
46% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).
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2,583
Students
$10,031
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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