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Best Georgia Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 69 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 39,883 students in Georgia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Georgia.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Georgia include Darlington School, Marist School, and Augusta Preparatory Day School.
The average tuition cost is $25,323, which is higher than the Georgia private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,438.
42% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 69

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 69

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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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Atlanta International School Photo
Atlanta International School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,324 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 18
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 841-3840
(10)
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The Children's School
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
345 10th Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-6985
(5)
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Marist School Photo
Marist School
Gr: 7-12 | 1,120 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
(1)
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Mount Paran Christian School Photo
Mount Paran Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,319 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1275 Stanley Road
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 578-0182
(9)
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Mt Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Mt Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4385 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 971-0245
(1)
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Pinecrest Academy Photo
Pinecrest Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
(12)
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Springmont School
Gr: NS-8 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School
5750 Long Island Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 252-3910
(9)
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Woodward Academy Photo
Woodward Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 2,447 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 11
1662 Rugby Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 765-4001
(18)
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Porter Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
200 Cox Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 594-1313
(9)
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Arbor Montessori School Photo
Arbor Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
(7)
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Atlanta Jewish Academy Upper School
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Jewish
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 451-5299
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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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Augusta Preparatory Day School Photo
Augusta Preparatory Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
285 Flowing Wells Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 434-2381
(5)
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Bethesda Academy Photo
Bethesda Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
All-boys (Christian)
9520 Ferguson Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 351-2055
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Brookstone School
Gr: PK-12 | 766 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13
440 Bradley Park Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 234-1392
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Brookwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
301 Cardinal Ridge Rd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 226-8070
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Bulloch Academy Photo
Bulloch Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 784 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
873 Westside Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6297
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Cliff Valley School
Gr: NS-8 | 431 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
2426 Clairmont Road Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 302-1302
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Map of Crisp Academy
Crisp Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
150 Crisp Academy Dr
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 273-6330
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Georgia?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Georgia include Darlington School, Marist School, and Augusta Preparatory Day School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Georgia?
69 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Georgia.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Georgia?
The average tuition cost is $25,323, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $13,438.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Georgia?
Georgia private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
42% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
69
Private Schools
39,883
Students
$25,323
Avg. Tuition
21%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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