Prince Avenue Christian School Photo

Best Oconee County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 2,475 students in Oconee County, GA (there are 11 public schools, serving 7,734 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Oconee County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Oconee County, GA include Westminster Christian Academy, Prince Avenue Christian School, and Athens Academy.
80% of private schools in Oconee County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Oconee County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Athens Academy
Athens Academy Photo - Middle school science
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
Prince Avenue Christian School
Prince Avenue Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(63)
2201 Ruth Jackson Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(678) 726-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 976 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Westminster Christian Academy
Westminster Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(4)
1640 New High Shoals Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-9372
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Living Word Academy
(Baptist)
2761 Monroe Hwy
Bogart, GA 30622
(770) 725-2837
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Mars Hill Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2641 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 548-6962
Gr: PK-K | 154 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oconee County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Oconee County, GA include Westminster Christian Academy, Prince Avenue Christian School, and Athens Academy.
How many private schools are located in Oconee County?
5 private schools are located in Oconee County.
How diverse are private schools in Oconee County?
Oconee County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Oconee County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Oconee County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oconee County?
80% of private schools in Oconee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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