Westminster Christian Academy Photo

Best Oconee County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Oconee County, GA include Athens Academy, Westminster Christian Academy, and Prince Avenue Christian School.
80% of private schools in Oconee County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Oconee County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Athens Academy
Athens Academy Photo - Class of 2026 heading to UGA!
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Prince Avenue Christian School
Prince Avenue Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(67)
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

Overview

This County (Oconee County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,475 Students
162,026 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
275 Teachers
17,019 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1165
(Out of 1600)
1200
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,161
$14,282
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,100
$4,605
Average Endowment Size
$17 million
$54.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
4,819 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,438 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
74 Students
16,745 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,676 Students
93,739 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
627 Students
40,830 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Oconee County, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Oconee County, GA include Athens Academy, Westminster Christian Academy, and Prince Avenue Christian School.
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 8%).
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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