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Saint Simons Island Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 674 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).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

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

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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
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Saint Simons Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1060 Coquina Circle
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 634-8177
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Saint Simons Island, GA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
674
Students
$23,085
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Saint Simons Island)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
912 Schools
# Students
674 Students
161,330 Students
% Students of Color
9%
28%
0.44
0.60
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
24 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
488 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
138 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
21%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
88 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1143
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,085
$13,444
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
22 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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