Best Upson County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 196 students in Upson County, GA (there are 4 public schools, serving 4,086 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Upson County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Upson County (2026-27)

Map of Overcomers' Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
Christian
4178 Crest Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-1450
Map of Upson Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Baptist
2088 Yatesville Hwy
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3113
Map of Westwood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students
Christian
96 Pickard Rd
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8131

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
196 Students
161,876 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,800
$14,188

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
162 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
83%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
28 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
14%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Upson County, GA?
3 private schools are located in Upson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Upson County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Upson County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Upson County?
100% of private schools in Upson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Upson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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