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Largest Georgia Private Schools

Name: Georgia Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in Georgia has 198 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in Georgia is Woodward Academy, with 2,297 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# GA Schools Ranked: 815
Top 20 Range (Students): 976–2,297
GA School Avg.: 192
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# GA Schools Ranked: 815
Top 20 Range (Students): 976–2,297
GA School Avg.: 192
National School Avg.: 175

Georgia Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-3.4%) (-7 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Georgia (GA) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	198	▲ +6	▲ +3.1%
2024	172	192	▼ -5	▼ -2.5%
2023	174	197	▼ -9	▼ -4.4%
2022	185	206	▲ +7	▲ +3.5%
2021	180	199	▲ +11	▲ +5.9%
2020	171	188	▼ -11	▼ -5.5%
2019	175	199	▲ +5	▲ +2.6%
2018	172	194	▼ -12	▼ -5.8%
2017	180	206	▲ +1	▲ +0.5%
2016	178	205	▲ +18	▲ +9.6%
2015	167	187	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Georgia (students range: 976–2,297, avg 192)

School Size Range: 801 2,297 Avg. School Size: 1,125

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgia average private schools student size?

The Georgia average private schools student size is 198 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Georgia?

The top ranked private schools in Georgia include Woodward Academy, The Westminster Schools and Greater Atlanta Christian School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Georgia?

The private high school with the largest student size in Georgia is Woodward Academy, with a value of 2297. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Woodward Academy, with a value of 2297.

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