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Best Watkinsville Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Westminster Christian Academy and Athens Academy.
67% of private schools in Watkinsville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Watkinsville Private Schools (2025-26)

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

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 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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