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Best Georgia Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 104 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 52,647 students in Georgia. You can also find more schools membership associations in Georgia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Georgia include Athens Academy, Augusta Preparatory Day School, and Woodward Academy.
The average tuition cost is $17,283, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $13,398.
64% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 104

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 104

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Georgia (2026-27)

Academe Of The Oaks Photo
Academe Of The Oaks
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
146 New St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 405-2173
(15)
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Atlanta International School Photo
Atlanta International School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,324 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 18
2890 North Fulton Drive
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 841-3840
(10)
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Berry College Elementary & Middle School Photo
Berry College Elementary & Middle School
Gr: K-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
2277 Martha Berry Hwy
Mount Berry, GA 30149
(706) 236-2242
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Immaculate Conception Catholic School of Special Education Photo
Immaculate Conception Catholic School of Special Education
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School (Catholic)
811 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-9964
(2)
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Mt Bethel Christian Academy Photo
Mt Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 698 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4385 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 971-0245
(1)
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Pinecrest Academy Photo
Pinecrest Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
(12)
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Woodward Academy Photo
Woodward Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 2,447 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 11
1662 Rugby Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 765-4001
(18)
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Praise Academy Photo
Praise Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4052 Hiram Lithia Springs Rd.
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 943-2484
(44)
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Aquinas High School Photo
Aquinas High School
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
1920 Highland Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 736-5516
(1)
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Arbor Montessori School Photo
Arbor Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2998 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 321-9304
(7)
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Athens Academy Photo
Athens Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
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Map of Atlanta Jewish Academy
Atlanta Jewish Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 432 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Jewish
5200 Northland Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 843-9900
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Augusta Preparatory Day School Photo
Augusta Preparatory Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
285 Flowing Wells Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 434-2381
(5)
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Benedictine Military School
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12
All-boys (Catholic)
6502 Seawright Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 644-7000
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Blessed Trinity Catholic High School Photo
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
11320 Woodstock Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 277-9083
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Brentwood School
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
725 Linton Road
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-5136
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Bulloch Academy Photo
Bulloch Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 784 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 17
873 Westside Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6297
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Calvary Christian School Photo
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 877 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Baptist
7556 Old Moon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 323-0467
(3)
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Calvary Day School Photo
Calvary Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,235 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
4625 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 644-5080
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Christian Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
1600 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 277-1198
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Georgia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Georgia include Athens Academy, Augusta Preparatory Day School, and Woodward Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Georgia?
104 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Georgia.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in Georgia?
The average tuition cost is $17,283, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $13,398.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Georgia?
Georgia private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
64% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
104
Private Schools
52,647
Students
$17,283
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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