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Montessori School Of Rome Top 21 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (GA)
Darlington School Top 4 · Largest Endowment (GA)

Rome Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,656 students in Rome, GA, 12% of all K-12 students in Rome, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
40% of private schools in Rome, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,656
  • Average Tuition: $13,263
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Rome, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,656
  • Average Tuition: $13,263
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 32%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Rome, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Rome Private Schools (2026-27)

Darlington School Photo
Darlington School
Gr: PK-12 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 35
1014 Cave Spring Rd SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
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Montessori School Of Rome Photo
Montessori School Of Rome
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
165 Dodd Blvd Blvd.
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 232-7744
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St. Mary School Photo
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
401 East 7th Street
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 234-4953
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Unity Christian School Photo
Unity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2960 New Calhoun Highway NE
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 292-0700
(13)
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Map of The Academy Of Rome
The Academy Of Rome
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
201 Turner Mccall Blvd Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 295-3484
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Rome, GA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,656
Students
$13,263
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rome)
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
912 Schools
# Students
1,656 Students
161,435 Students
% Students of Color
17%
28%
0.48
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
85 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
90 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,163 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
70%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
278 Students
40,902 Students
% of Others Students
17%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
157 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1204
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,263
$13,451
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
$4,947
Average Endowment Size
$75 million
$39.6 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rome, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Rome, GA include Darlington School, Unity Christian School, and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Rome?
5 private schools are located in Rome.
How diverse are private schools in Rome?
Rome private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Rome go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Rome are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rome?
40% of private schools in Rome are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Rome are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rome include: St. Mary School vs. Darlington School, Unity Christian School vs. Darlington School

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