Athens Academy Photo - Middle school science

Best Watkinsville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Watkinsville, GA include Westminster Christian Academy and Athens Academy.
67% of private schools in Watkinsville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Watkinsville Private Schools (2026)

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)
(4)
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

Overview

This Town (Watkinsville)
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,490 Students
162,168 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
176 Teachers
17,026 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1249
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,375
$14,197
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$4,206

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
49 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,011 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
68%
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
356 Students
40,829 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Watkinsville, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Watkinsville, GA include Westminster Christian Academy and Athens 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 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Watkinsville?
67% of private schools in Watkinsville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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