Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Photo - Our Campus

Best Rabun County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 746 students in Rabun County, GA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,311 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Rabun County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Rabun County, GA is Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School.
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Rabun County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Rabun County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Photo - Our Campus
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness
Alternative School
(1)
236 File St
Clayton, GA 30525
(888) 914-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Little Way Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
192 Bunkhouse Dr
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-4400
Gr: PK-2 | 19 students

Overview

This County (Rabun County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
746 Students
162,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
17,009 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$62,750
$14,214
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
$4,429
Average Acceptance Rate
48%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$70 million
$55.04 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
59 Students
16,761 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
277 Students
93,819 Students
% White Students
37%
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
310 Students
40,793 Students
% of Others Students
42%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Rabun County, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Rabun County, GA is Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School.
How many private schools are located in Rabun County?
3 private schools are located in Rabun County.
What percentage of students in Rabun County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Rabun County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rabun County?
67% of private schools in Rabun County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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