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Top 20 Best Georgia Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 51 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 28,822 students in Georgia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Georgia.

The private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Georgia include Augusta Preparatory Day School, Woodward Academy, and Darlington School.

The average tuition cost is $23,001, which is higher than the Georgia private preschool average tuition cost of $13,084.

41% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Atlanta Academy Photo - Welcome to Atlanta Academy

Augusta Preparatory Day School Photo - Class of 2022 graduation.

Paideia School Photo - 1509 Building. 1509 was the original school house and is now our administrative offices and some elementary class rooms.

Westminster Schools Of Augusta Photo - Knox Hall, the newest addition to campus, holds several offices, a commons area, a modern kitchen and cafeteria, study rooms, media center, and foreign language programs.

The Waldorf School Of Atlanta Photo - Morning Garden is a special gathering where children (1 to 3 years) and their parents, guided by a Waldorf teacher, enjoy a rhythmic morning of songs, movement, handwork, snack, and conversation. Parents learn from each other, sharing life experiences and insights, while modeling for the children the joy of meaningful activity. The program is offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings.

Notre Dame Academy Photo - George Student Center

The Heritage School Photo - Lower School students at our football jamboree!

Mount Paran Christian School Photo - 100% of our scholars and servant-leaders are accepted to college. They are artists, athletes, and innovators driven to succeed inside and outside the classroom. Our programs prepare students to flourish, to excel in college and the workplace, and for a lifetime of impact for all of eternity.

The Children's School Photo - The Children's School's founder, Lila McDill, had one vision: Children learn by doing. Today, our students live out her vision through play- and project-based learning. By embedding challenging academics within a nurturing learning environment, our teachers stretch our students so they reach their full learning potential.

Cliff Valley School Photo - Our 47,000 square foot state-of-the-art campus sits on 6.5 acres on Clairmont Road. It includes outdoor play and athletic spaces, music room and stage, gymnasium, outdoor classroom, rooftop gardens, nature trails, a science lab, an art studio, and a library. The facility was constructed with Earth-friendly building materials and was the first school to earn Southface EarthCraft Light Commercial certification.

Lakeview Academy Photo - Lakeview Academy announces the historic achievement of our students on the 2024 AP exams. The scores, released by the College Board, highlight the exceptional dedication of Lakeview's educators and the determination and aptitude of the school's students. In 12 of the 17 Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered at Lakeview, 100% of the students earned a passing score.

St. Andrew's School Photo - Kindergarten collaborating

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