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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 2,880 students in Georgia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Georgia include Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta, Philmore Academy for Science & Arts, and Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School.
The average tuition cost is $21,133, which is higher than the Georgia private high school average tuition cost of $14,348.
62% of private high 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: 21
  • # Students Served: 2,880

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 2,880

Top Ranked Georgia Private High 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 Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
Gr: 9-12
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
222 Piedmont Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 637-2800
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
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 Walton County Christian Learning Centers
Gr: 5-12 | 615 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 678
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 554-1556
Map of Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
1458 Holly Lane NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Map of Black Star Educational Institute
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 7 students
Specialized Curriculum
3224 Topaz Lane
Atlanta, GA 30331
(678) 753-5327
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
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 Fannin Christian Learning Center
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2324 E 1st St
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 258-3940
Map of Remnant Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1402 Mills B Ln Blvd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 200-4089
Map of Still Waters International Academy
Gr: K-11 | 29 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1560 Oakbrook Dr
Norcross, GA 30093
(404) 442-4125
Map of Twins Academy Inc At 3152
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Specialized Curriculum
3152 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 808-1835
Map of Twins Academy Inc.
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
3170 Panola Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 285-2088

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Georgia include Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta, Philmore Academy for Science & Arts, and Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia?
21 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia.
How much do private high schools with special program emphasis cost in Georgia?
The average tuition cost is $21,133, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $14,348.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
Georgia private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
62% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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