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Newton County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,111 students in Newton County, GA (there are 23 public schools, serving 19,614 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
78% of private schools in Newton County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,111
  • Average Tuition: $8,190
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Newton County, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,111
  • Average Tuition: $8,190
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Newton County, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Newton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Alpha Omega Preparatory Academy - (Covington)
Alpha Omega Preparatory Academy - (Covington)
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
3824 Salem Road
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 788-7100
(4)
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Map of Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
1705 Access Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-7390
(2)
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Montessori School Of Covington Photo
Montessori School Of Covington
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
4108 Summers Street
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 788-7779
(1)
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Peachtree Academy Photo
Peachtree Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 610 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
14101 Highway 278 E
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 860-8900
(1)
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Peachtree Academy School Photo
Peachtree Academy School
Gr: PK-12 | 521 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
14101 Hwy 278 NE
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 860-8900
(3)
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Map of Covington Academy
Covington Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Christian
396 Elks Club
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-9025
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Map of First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students
Baptist
1139 Usher St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-7570
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Map of Paragon Cooperative Learning Academy
Paragon Cooperative Learning Academy
Gr: K-12 | 97 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2274 Salem Rd Ste 106-104
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 788-6565
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Providence Classical Christian School Photo
Providence Classical Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
252 Byrd Rd
Oxford, GA 30054
(770) 788-6618
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Newton County Private Schools (Closed)

Shiloh Christian Academy Photo
Shiloh Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
9595 Highway 142
Newborn, GA 30056
(706) 468-2606
(2)
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Map of Tabernacle Christian School
Tabernacle Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Baptist
10119 Access Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7920
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
2,111 Students
161,330 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
153 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1216
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,190
$13,444
Average Summer Program Cost
$273
$589
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,600
$4,768
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
282 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
451 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
21%
10%
# White Students
814 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
39%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
787 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
37%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newton County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Newton County, GA include Peachtree Academy, Peachtree Academy School, and Grace Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Newton County?
9 private schools are located in Newton County.
How diverse are private schools in Newton County?
Newton County private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Newton County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Newton County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newton County?
78% of private schools in Newton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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