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Best Watkinsville Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,490 students in Watkinsville, GA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,618 public students). 29% of all K-12 students in Watkinsville, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Watkinsville, GA include Athens Academy and Westminster Christian Academy.
67% of private schools in Watkinsville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Watkinsville Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Athens Academy
Athens Academy Photo - Middle school science
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
Westminster Christian Academy
Westminster Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
1640 New High Shoals Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-9372
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mars Hill Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2641 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 548-6962
Gr: PK-K | 154 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Watkinsville, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Watkinsville, GA include Athens Academy and Westminster Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Watkinsville?
3 private schools are located in Watkinsville.
What percentage of students in Watkinsville go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Watkinsville are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Watkinsville?
67% of private schools in Watkinsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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