St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 903 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
Nursery	94
Pre-K	42
Kind	40
1	42
2	38
3	43
4	42
5	44
6	60
7	65
8	70
9	80
10	84
11	82
12	77

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Nursery is largest at 94 and enrollment is much smaller in most other grades, with Pre-K at 42 and Grade 12 at 77.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1952

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2023

Campus Size

26 acres

School Motto

It's a Great Day to Be A Viking!

Student Body

Total Students

903 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

71 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

68%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average SAT score

1170

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Students in grades PK4 - 12 wear uniforms

Number of AP Courses

23 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP Drawing

AP English LanguageAP English Literature

AP European HistoryAP French

AP GovernmentAP Human Geography

AP ItalianAP Physics

AP PsychologyAP Research

AP SeminarAP Spanish

AP StatisticsAP Studio Arts 2D

AP Studio Arts 3DAP US History

Dual Enrollment Criminal JusticeDual Enrollment English

Dual Enrollment MathDual Enrollment Social Studies

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $8,200 - $11,500 depending on the grade. Please see our website or call for details.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,700

Admissions Director

Julie Davis

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Mascot

Vikings

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

and Japanese (9-12)Art Honor Society (9-12)

Ducks UnlimitedForeign Language Honor Societies - Spanish

FrenchItalian

Math Team (5)National Honor Society (9-12)

National Jr. Honor Society (7 -8)National Science Honor Society (9-12)

Outreach ClubRobotics Team

Student Ambassadors (7-12)Student Council (3-12)

Teen Advisors (9-12)Velocity (7 -8)

Arts and Music Programs:

Chorus (6-12Drama Club (9-12)

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Intramural Basketball (3-5)Little Viking Cheerleaders (K -4)

School Notes

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School is a preschool - 12th grade college preparatory school located in the heart of Columbus, Ga. Our primary goal is to prepare students academically, spiritually, physically, and socially for a complex world.
We believe a complete education aims at the formation of the whole person, with respect to the fulfillment of this relationship to God and others.

Mission Statement: St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School forms knowledgeable, faithful and responsible Catholic citizens who compassionately serve others.
Our core values of Faith, Honesty, Loyalty, and Respect guide everything we do and are values that will serve students well in life.
St. Anne-Pacelli is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Georgia High School Athletic Association.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chuck Davis, Class of '86 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School cost?

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students and $150 for summer students.

Who are famous alumni from St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School?

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School famous alumni include: Chuck Davis, Class of '86.

What sports does St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School offer?

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.

What is St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School's ranking?

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School is Dec. 1.

In what neighborhood is St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School located?

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School is located in the East Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, GA. There are 4 other private schools located in East Columbus.

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The average private school tuition in Columbus, GA is $9,158 for elementary schools and $10,129 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).