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Best Georgia Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 961 private schools serving 168,496 students in Georgia (there are 2,318 public schools, serving 1,744,842 students). 9% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $12,427 for elementary schools and $13,037 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Georgia include Marist School, St. Pius X Catholic High School and The Westminster Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 80% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
60% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Georgia Private Schools by County (2024-25)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
18
4,645
16%
30
7,244
17%
10
2,177
13%
96
15,177
11%
109
14,138
12%
6
1,797
10%
22
4,785
11%
175
36,565
17%
7
1,272
8%
83
17,012
9%
12
1,754
5%
23
6,011
11%
18
4,056
12%
10
1,681
8%
4
1,542
16%
19
3,147
10%
12
1,541
10%
8
1,012
8%
11
2,765
10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Georgia?
The best top ranked private schools in Georgia include Marist School, St. Pius X Catholic High School and The Westminster Schools.
How many private schools are located in Georgia?
961 private schools are located in Georgia.
How much do private schools cost in Georgia?
The average private school tuition in Georgia is $12,427 for elementary schools and $13,037 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Georgia?
Georgia private schools are approximately 26% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Georgia go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
60% of private schools in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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