Best Georgia Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 3,504 students in Georgia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Georgia include Philmore Academy for Science & Arts, Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta, and Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School.
The average tuition cost is $20,759, which is higher than the Georgia private elementary school average tuition cost of $14,123.
45% of private elementary 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.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29
  • # Students Served: 3,504

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 29
  • # Students Served: 3,504

Top Ranked Georgia Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta Photo
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1230 Upper Hembree Road Suite 101
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 381-2269
Map of EBLA H.S. Academy
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
Specialized Curriculum
2955 N Columbia Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 387-6014
(1)
Gerard Preparatory School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
263 Jackson Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 277-4722
(5)
ILM Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 20
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
1200 Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 624-1157
(1)
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
955 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(678) 784-5231
OMNI International School Photo
Gr: PK-4
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
3940 Cascade Road SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 865-1463
(33)
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
724 Rock Chapel Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 850-0257
(7)
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
(1)
Map of Thomasville Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1040 Glenwood Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1515
Map of Walton County Christian Learning Centers
Gr: 5-12 | 615 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 678
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 554-1556
Map of Advanced Academics Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum
405 Us Highway 80 W, Ste 104
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 348-2017
Map of Alkin Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum
3620 Jonesboro Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 306-1234
(1)
Map of Charles Henry Terrell Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2230 Broad St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 736-6216
Map of Compass Prep Academy
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2632 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(404) 643-9424
Covenant Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3130 Atlanta Road SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 435-1596
(1)
Map of Da Vinci International School
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students
Specialized Curriculum
4055 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(678) 510-1214
Double Helix STEAM School Photo
Gr: 4-8 | 50 students
Extracurriculars: 29
Specialized Curriculum
973 Prince Avenue
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 521-5477
Map of E.b.l.a. H.s. Academy
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
Specialized Curriculum
118 E Hancock St Unit 1494
Milledgeville, GA 31059
(478) 804-2044
Map of Global Purpose Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 20 students
Specialized Curriculum
675 Pleasant Hill Rd Nw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 797-5246

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Georgia include Philmore Academy for Science & Arts, Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta, and Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia?
29 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia.
How much do private elementary schools with special program emphasis cost in Georgia?
The average tuition cost is $20,759, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,123.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
Georgia private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
45% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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