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Westminster Christian Academy
Athens Academy Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (GA)
Prince Avenue Christian School

Oconee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
80% of private schools in Oconee County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Oconee County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Athens Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
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Mars Hill Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2641 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 548-6962
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Prince Avenue Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 976 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
2201 Ruth Jackson Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(678) 726-2300
(69)
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Westminster Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1640 New High Shoals Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-9372
(4)
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Living Word Academy
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Baptist
2761 Monroe Hwy
Bogart, GA 30622
(770) 725-2837
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
2,475 Students
161,451 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
275 Teachers
17,105 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)
1206
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,161
$13,458
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,100
$5,247
Average Endowment Size
$17 million
$39.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
74 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,676 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
627 Students
40,918 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 Prince Avenue Christian School, Mars Hill Christian Academy, and Westminster Christian 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 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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