Pinecrest Academy Photo - Our students are known by first name by all of their teachers and are taught in a loving, nurturing environment, with Christ always at the center. We teach through the lens of beauty, goodness, and truth, recognizing the dignity of every child, embracing the God-given talents of each.

Best Georgia Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 5,217 students in Georgia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Georgia.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Georgia include Marist School, Pinecrest Academy, and Blessed Trinity Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Georgia private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Georgia (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Marist School
Marist School Photo - Marist School forms the whole person in the image of Christ through education rooted in faith, excellence, and service. Guided by the spirit of the Society of Mary, we nurture each student's God-given potential through academic rigor, leadership opportunities, and compassionate action-preparing them to lead and serve in a world that needs their great hearts.
(Catholic)
(1)
3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30319
(770) 936-2214
Gr: 7-12 | 1,100 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
Pinecrest Academy
Pinecrest Academy Photo - Our students are known by first name by all of their teachers and are taught in a loving, nurturing environment, with Christ always at the center. We teach through the lens of beauty, goodness, and truth, recognizing the dignity of every child, embracing the God-given talents of each.
(Catholic)
(9)
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aquinas High School
Aquinas High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1920 Highland Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 736-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Benedictine Military School
All-boys (Catholic)
6502 Seawright Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 644-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
11320 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 277-9083
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
590 Lavender Road
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 433-0223
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount De Sales Academy
Mount De Sales Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
851 Orange Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 751-3240
Gr: 6-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate 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. Vincents Academy
St. Vincents Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
207 E Liberty St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 236-5508
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Holy Spirit Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
4449 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(678) 761-7992
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
New Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
260 Forest Parkway
Forest Park, GA 30297
(678) 789-5185
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students

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