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Westminster Christian Academy

Watkinsville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,490 students in Watkinsville, GA, 29% of all K-12 students in Watkinsville, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Watkinsville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Watkinsville Private Schools (2026-27)

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Athens Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
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Mars Hill Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2641 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 548-6962
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Westminster Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1640 New High Shoals Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-9372
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Watkinsville, GA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,490
Students
$16,070
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Watkinsville)
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
912 Schools
# Students
1,490 Students
161,453 Students
% Students of Color
18%
28%
0.48
0.60
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
49 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,011 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
356 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
182 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1225
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,070
$13,696
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,100
$5,247
Average Endowment Size
$17 million
$53.01 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 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 Mars Hill Christian Academy, 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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