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Valdosta Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,398 students in Valdosta, GA, 7% of all K-12 students in Valdosta, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
75% of private schools in Valdosta, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,398
  • Average Tuition: $6,267
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Valdosta, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,398
  • Average Tuition: $6,267
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Valdosta, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Valdosta Private Schools (2026-27)

Georgia Christian School Photo
Georgia Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
4359 Dasher Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 559-5131
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Map of St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
800 Gornto Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-2556
(1)
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Map of Bemiss Academy Elementary
Bemiss Academy Elementary
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students
Sports: 3
5111 Bemiss Road
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 474-4004
(1)
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Map of Crossroads Baptist School
Crossroads Baptist School
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
3001 Country Club Dr
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 241-1430
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Map of Highland Christian Academy
Highland Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
4023 Pine Grove Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-8111
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Map of Jackson Heights Christian Academy
Jackson Heights Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students
Church of God in Christ
3737 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-4420
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
4565 Bemiss Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 244-8436
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Map of Open Bible Christian School
Open Bible Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
3992 N Oak Street Ext
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 244-6694
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Map of Tickle Me Pink Academy
Tickle Me Pink Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 27 students
252 N Saint Augustine Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-9881
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Map of Tickle Me Pink: The Academy
Tickle Me Pink: The Academy
Gr: K-1 | 12 students
102 Kelly Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 262-1154
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Map of Valdosta Christian Academy
Valdosta Christian Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2285 E. Park Ave.
Valdosta, GA 31603
(229) 469-5090
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Victory Christian School Photo
Victory Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
3229 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-7770
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Valdosta, GA Private School Trends (10-Year)

12
Private Schools
+20.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,398
Students
-12.1% (-192 students) 10-yr
$6,267
Avg. Tuition
+4.5% (+$267)
15
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-5 students) 10-yr
24%
Students of Color
+20.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Valdosta)
This State (GA)
# Schools
12 Schools
911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearValdosta, GA Total Schools
202512
202412
202311
202210
202110
202010
201911
201811
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
1,398 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025119198179
2024112192172
2023159197174
2022119206185
2021119199180
2020116188171
2019117199175
2018118194172
2017188206180
2016177205178
2015159187167
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% Students of Color
24%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202523%28%34%
202422%27%34%
202321%27%33%
202222%29%33%
202122%29%32%
202022%27%32%
201919%28%31%
201819%27%31%
201718%29%32%
201618%28%32%
201520%29%32%
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0.58
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.590.590.65
20240.570.600.65
20230.500.590.65
20220.560.580.64
20210.560.570.64
20200.540.570.64
20190.580.570.63
20180.580.570.63
20170.540.550.61
20160.510.550.61
20150.500.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%3%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
69 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20255%3%9%
20245%3%9%
20234%3%9%
20224%3%8%
20214%3%9%
20204%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
128 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20259%10%7%
20249%10%7%
20239%10%8%
202212%10%7%
202112%10%7%
202012%10%8%
201911%10%7%
201811%11%7%
20177%10%7%
20168%10%7%
20158%11%8%
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# White Students
827 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
58%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202557%58%52%
202461%58%52%
202367%59%52%
202262%60%54%
202162%61%54%
202064%61%54%
201957%61%56%
201857%62%56%
201763%63%58%
201667%63%58%
201567%62%58%
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# 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
378 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202528%25%26%
202424%25%26%
202319%24%25%
202221%24%25%
202121%23%25%
202019%23%24%
201928%22%24%
201828%21%23%
201725%23%22%
201620%22%22%
201520%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
119 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202317:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201912:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202528%54%55%
202439%54%54%
202339%53%54%
202239%53%54%
202139%52%54%
20202%51%54%
20192%51%53%
20182%51%53%
20172%51%53%
20162%51%52%
201575%50%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025151415
2024161415
2023161415
2022161415
2021161415
2020171415
2019171415
2018181415
2017181415
2016181415
2015201415
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202521313
202421212
202321211
202221111
202121111
202021111
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Average SAT score
1110
(Out of 1600)
1199

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearValdosta, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025111011981233
2024111011941230
2023111011911228
2022111011971229
2021111011981229
2020111011941226
2019111011961226
2018112012041226
2017112012101233
2016111013601306
2015111013271258
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,267
$14,188
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Valdosta, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Valdosta, GA include St. John Catholic School and Georgia Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Valdosta?
12 private schools are located in Valdosta.
How diverse are private schools in Valdosta?
Valdosta private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Valdosta go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Valdosta are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Valdosta?
75% of private schools in Valdosta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Valdosta are often viewed compared to one another?

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