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Best Smyrna Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,185 students in Smyrna, GA (there are 14 public schools, serving 12,587 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Smyrna, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top-ranked private schools in Smyrna, GA include First Baptist Church Weekday Education and St. Benedicts Episcopal School.
45% of private schools in Smyrna, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Smyrna Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Church Weekday Education
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1275 Church St SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 435-3549
Gr: PK-K | 210 students
St. Benedicts Episcopal School
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(Episcopal)
(1)
2160 Cooper Lake Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 279-4300
Gr: NS-8 | 638 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Cooper Lake KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
1635 Cooper Lake Rd. SE
Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 435-3344
Gr: NS-PK
Covenant Christian School
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
3130 Atlanta Road SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 435-1596
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Covered Bridge Montessori School
Montessori School
488 Hurt Rd Sw
Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 801-8292
Gr: PK-1 | 35 students Tuition listed
First Umc Smyrna Kindergarten & Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1315 Concord Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 438-1950
Gr: K | 165 students
Primrose School Of Smyrna West
Daycare / Preschool
661 Church Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678) 217-4455
Gr: K | 16 students
Shaw Temple Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
775 Hurt Rd Sw
Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 874-1075
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Smyrna KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
555 Concord Rd. SE
Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 434-8139
Gr: NS-PK
Smyrna Montessori School
Montessori School
3757 King Springs Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(404) 663-1527
Gr: K | 20 students
Smyrna Prep
300 Village Green Cir Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(404) 422-8682
Gr: PK-1 | 70 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Smyrna, Georgia

Smyrna, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center Academy Smyrna (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3499 S Cobb Dr Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 333-1616
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students

Overview

This Town (Smyrna)
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,185 Students
162,191 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
143 Teachers
17,013 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,762
$14,212

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
55 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
185 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
16%
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
918 Students
40,852 Students
% of Others Students
77%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Smyrna, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Smyrna, GA include First Baptist Church Weekday Education and St. Benedicts Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Smyrna?
11 private schools are located in Smyrna.
How diverse are private schools in Smyrna?
Smyrna private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is same as the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Smyrna go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Smyrna are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Smyrna?
45% of private schools in Smyrna are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Baptist).
Which private schools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?

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