For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 146 students in Saint Marys, GA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,402 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Saint Marys, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Saint Marys, GA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3451 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-5327
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-5327
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
New Hope Christian Academy
(Baptist)
234 Eighth St.
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4495
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4495
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Saint Marys)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
146 Students
162,191 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
17,013 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
7 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
13 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,400
$14,196
Average % on Financial Aid
73%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$4,470
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
7%
10%
# White Students
80 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
55%
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
49 Students
40,852 Students
% of Others Students
34%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Saint Marys, GA?
2 private schools are located in Saint Marys, GA.
What percentage of students in Saint Marys go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Saint Marys are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Marys?
Which private schools in Saint Marys are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Saint Marys include: New Hope Christian Academy vs. Advance Learning Academy, Advance Learning Academy vs. New Hope Christian Academy
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