Piedmont Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 415 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,349
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Piedmont Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Piedmont Academy
Pre-K	28
Kind	25
1	19
2	19
3	26
4	28
5	30
6	27
7	39
8	37
9	34
10	29
11	34
12	40

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Year Founded

1970

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 21, 2027

Campus Size

28 acres

School Motto

Planning Tomorrow - Today

Student Body

Total Students

415 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

12 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform shirt

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Biology 101Biology 102

English 101English 102

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,349

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Tuition Notes

New family entry fee $750.00, $250.00 yearly registration fee

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,600

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Alison Hildebrant

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringEquestrian

Flag FootballFootball

GolfMarksmanship

SoccerSoftball

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Wrestling

Colors

Royal Blue, & White

School Mascot

Cougar

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

4-HDebate

DramaFCA

FFALiterary

Math TeamReading Bowl

Technology Fair

Club or Organization:

Beta ClubChess Club

National Honor SocietyRobotics Team

Science ClubStudent Council

Y-Club

Arts and Music Programs:

One Act Play

School Notes

Piedmont Academy educates, encourages and develops students in a safe, Christian environment where faculty and staff partner with families to guide students into opportunities that build character and prepare them for success.

Dualcollege enrollment
College preparatory independent school
Safe and moral environment
Nurtures intellectual curiosity
Stimulates personal growth
Encourages critical thinking and innovation

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael Davis C/O 2015 - Darton College
- Trisha Yearwood, C/O 1982 - Country Music Artist
- Susan Kelly Catron, C/O 1990 - Winner of Cupcake Wars (Season 6) on the Food Network. Co-owner of The Sweet Shoppe of the South
- Kale Blackshear, C/O 2009 - 3rd grade teacher at DREAM Charter school in East Harlem, New York
- Wyatt Galloway, C/O 2017 - Signs with U.S. Naval Academy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Piedmont Academy cost?

Piedmont Academy's tuition is approximately $8,349 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Piedmont Academy?

The acceptance rate of Piedmont Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

Who are famous alumni from Piedmont Academy?

Piedmont Academy famous alumni include: Michael Davis C/O 2015, Trisha Yearwood, C/O 1982, Susan Kelly Catron, C/O 1990, Kale Blackshear, C/O 2009 and Wyatt Galloway, C/O 2017.

What sports does Piedmont Academy offer?

Piedmont Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Piedmont Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.

What is Piedmont Academy's ranking?

Piedmont Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Piedmont Academy?

The application deadline for Piedmont Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Georgia is $13,490 for elementary schools and $13,836 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).