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Saint Simons Island Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 691 students in Saint Simons Island, GA, 42% of all K-12 students in Saint Simons Island, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Saint Simons Island, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Saint Simons Island Private Schools (2026-27)

Frederica Academy Photo
Frederica Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 514 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 42
200 Murray Way
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-9981
(10)
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Map of Saint Simons Christian School
Saint Simons Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1060 Coquina Circle
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 634-8177
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Saint Simons Island, GA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
691
Students
+25.6% (+141 students) 10-yr
$23,085
Avg. Tuition
+207.8% (+$15,585) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+45.5% (+5 students) 10-yr
9%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-11.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Simons Island)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
911 Schools
# Students
691 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025346198179
2024335192172
2023310197174
2022288206185
2021259199180
2020259188171
2019247199175
2018231194172
2017230206180
2016247205178
2015183187167
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% Students of Color
9%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20259%28%34%
20249%27%34%
202313%27%33%
202211%29%33%
20219%29%32%
20209%27%32%
201913%28%31%
20189%27%31%
201712%29%32%
20169%28%32%
20159%29%32%
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0.45
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.450.590.65
20240.430.600.65
20230.440.590.65
20220.370.580.64
20210.250.570.64
20200.250.570.64
20190.240.570.63
20180.200.570.63
20170.130.550.61
20160.190.550.61
20150.250.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20252%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20252%3%9%
20242%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
24 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20253%10%7%
20244%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20224%10%7%
20214%10%7%
20204%10%8%
20194%10%7%
20184%11%7%
20174%10%7%
20164%10%7%
20154%11%8%
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# White Students
488 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
71%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202571%58%52%
202473%58%52%
202372%59%52%
202278%60%54%
202187%61%54%
202087%61%54%
201987%61%56%
201889%62%56%
201793%63%58%
201690%63%58%
201586%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
155 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202522%25%26%
202420%25%26%
202320%24%25%
202214%24%25%
20214%23%25%
20204%23%24%
20195%22%24%
20183%21%23%
20163%22%22%
20158%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20258:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20208:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202561%54%55%
202461%54%54%
202361%53%54%
202261%53%54%
202156%52%54%
202056%51%54%
201956%51%53%
201856%51%53%
201756%51%53%
201650%51%52%
201550%50%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025161415
2024111415
2023111415
2022101415
202191415
202091415
201991415
201891415
201791415
201671415
2015111415
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Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025191313
2024191212
2023171211
2022151111
2021141111
2020141111
2019141111
2018121011
2017121010
201671010
20157910
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Average SAT score
1143
(Out of 1600)
1199

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025114311981233
2024114311941230
2023126011911228
2022126011971229
2021126011981229
2020126011941226
2019126011961226
2018126012041226
2017126012101233
2016123313601306
2015123313271258
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025262626
2024262626
2023302626
2022302626
2021302626
2020302525
2019302525
2018302525
2017302525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,085
$14,188

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaint Simons Island, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025$23,085$14,368$15,012
2024$15,700$12,784$13,254
2023$15,200$11,815$12,626
2022$14,950$11,259$12,187
2021$9,000$10,884$11,800
2020$9,000$10,375$11,512
2019$9,000$10,771$11,293
2018$9,000$10,529$11,017
2017$9,000$10,379$10,708
2016$9,000$9,990$10,356
2015$7,500$9,516$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
23 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saint Simons Island, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Saint Simons Island, GA is Frederica Academy.
How many private schools are located in Saint Simons Island?
2 private schools are located in Saint Simons Island.
What percentage of students in Saint Simons Island go to private school?
42% of all K-12 students in Saint Simons Island are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saint Simons Island?
50% of private schools in Saint Simons Island are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Saint Simons Island are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Saint Simons Island include: Saint Simons Christian School vs. Frederica Academy, Frederica Academy vs. Saint Simons Christian School

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