Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo - Aerial view of Riverside Prep's 206 acre campus in Gainesville, GA.

Best Georgia Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 35 private schools with special program emphasis serving 3,236 students in Georgia.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Georgia include Philmore Academy for Science & Arts, Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School, and ILM Academy.
The average tuition cost is $19,338, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,214.
45% of private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top-Ranked Georgia Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta
Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta Photo - Brightmont Academy Alpharetta offers a welcoming environment for all students.
Special Program Emphasis
1230 Upper Hembree Road Suite 101
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 381-2269
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
222 Piedmont Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 637-2800
Gr: 9-12 Sports: 7 Tuition listed
EBLA H.S. Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2955 N Columbia Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 387-6014
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gerard Preparatory School
Gerard Preparatory School Photo - Learning made meaningful makes all the difference. Small class sizes, a nurturing environment. Highly educated, trained and skilled Christian teaching staff. All part of the 360 Approach...Which is why it works. Our Mission is Their Success!
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(5)
263 Jackson Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 277-4722
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
ILM Academy
ILM Academy Photo - ILM Academy is metro Atlanta's first private, non-profit, Islamic School. ILM offers an exceptionally distinctive education program that blends hands-on learning with critical thinking skills to prepare our students to be productive members of society.
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
(1)
1200 Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 624-1157
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Photo - From a JFCA Parent "The administration and teachers are FOR my students; they promote my children; they care about all aspects of my children. The time at school and at home encourages students to be disciplined while also giving parents the opportunity to continue to disciple their children. This model empowers and edifies the family. It offers the best lifestyle."
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
955 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(678) 784-5231
Gr: K-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
OMNI International School
OMNI International School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(33)
3940 Cascade Road SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 865-1463
Gr: PK-4 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts Photo - Excellence is our Expectation
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
724 Rock Chapel Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 850-0257
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Photo - Our Campus
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT | Riverside students participating in Jeopardy for test review.
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Thomasville Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1040 Glenwood Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1515
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walton County Christian Learning Centers
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 678
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 554-1556
Gr: 5-12 | 615 students Tuition listed
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1458 Holly Lane NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Advanced Academics Academy
Special Program Emphasis
405 Us Highway 80 W, Ste 104
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 348-2017
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students
Alkin Academy
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3620 Jonesboro Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 306-1234
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Apparo Academy
Apparo Academy Photo - Apparo Academy is all about integrating therapy services into the classroom to increase developmental skills.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
3104 Skinner Mill Road
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 522-4222
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Black Star Educational Institute
Special Program Emphasis
3224 Topaz Lane
Atlanta, GA 30331
(678) 753-5327
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charles Henry Terrell Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2230 Broad St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 736-6216
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Compass Prep Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2632 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(404) 643-9424
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School Photo
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
Da Vinci International School
Special Program Emphasis
4055 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(678) 510-1214
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students
Double Helix STEAM School
Double Helix STEAM School Photo - Middle school is where "the rubber meets the road", that doesn't mean that students have to lose their love of learning or curiosity,
Special Program Emphasis
973 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 521-5477
Gr: 4-8 | 50 students Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
E.b.l.a. H.s. Academy
Special Program Emphasis
118 E Hancock St Unit 1494
Milledgeville, GA 31059
(478) 804-2044
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
Fannin Christian Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2324 E 1st St
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 258-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Global Purpose Academy
Special Program Emphasis
675 Pleasant Hill Rd Nw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 797-5246
Gr: PK-4 | 20 students
Global Village Project
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
205 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 371-0107
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students
The Goddard School Of Kennesaw
Special Program Emphasis
3190 Blue Springs Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(404) 428-5265
Gr: PK-1 | 140 students
Oak Hill Classical School
Oak Hill Classical School Photo - At Oak Hill we strive to provide an education that cultivates wisdom, joy and love for God and others in our students.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2955 Old Fountain Road
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 338-7945
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Lawrenceville North
Special Program Emphasis
625 Russell Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 962-9595
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students
Remnant Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1402 Mills B Ln Blvd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 200-4089
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Still Waters International Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1560 Oakbrook Dr
Norcross, GA 30093
(404) 442-4125
Gr: K-11 | 29 students Tuition listed
Tabula Rasa The Language Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5855 Riverside Dr
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 409-0827
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students
Twins Academy Inc At 3152
Special Program Emphasis
3152 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 808-1835
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Twins Academy Inc.
Special Program Emphasis
3170 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 285-2088
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Victory Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
2907 Mulberry Rock Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 445-1007
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
The top-ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia include Philmore Academy for Science & Arts, Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School, and ILM Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia?
35 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Georgia?
The average tuition cost is $19,338, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,214.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
Georgia private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
45% of private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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