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







