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.

Best Georgia Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 3,326 students in Georgia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Georgia include ILM Academy, Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School, and Philmore Academy for Science & Arts.
The average tuition cost is $21,774, which is higher than the Georgia private elementary school average tuition cost of $14,187.
40% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
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 Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
OMNI International School
OMNI International School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(30)
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
The Waldorf School Of Atlanta
The Waldorf School Of Atlanta Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(14)
827 Kirk Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1315
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
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
Nsoromma School
Special Program Emphasis
2295 Benjamin E. Mays Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 755-4994
Gr: 4-12 | 35 students Tuition 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
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
Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta
Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta Photo - one teacher one student
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
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)
124 P Rickman Industrial Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 602-1241
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
Global Purpose Academy
Special Program Emphasis
675 Pleasant Hill Rd Nw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 797-5246
Gr: PK-4 | 20 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 elementary schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Georgia include ILM Academy, Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School, and Philmore Academy for Science & Arts.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia?
30 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 $21,774, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,187.
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?
40% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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