For the 2026 school year, there are 913 private schools serving 162,066 students in Georgia (there are , serving 1,744,972 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Georgia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $14,172 for elementary schools and $14,342 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Georgia include St. Pius X Catholic High School, Fulton Science Academy 草榴社区 School, and Augusta Preparatory Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 79% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 28% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Overview
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
913 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
162,066 Students
5,698,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17,009 Teachers
507,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1198
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,214
$14,883
Average Summer Program Cost
$591
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,429
$7,137
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$55.04 million
$61.95 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
282 Students
29,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,821 Students
265,009 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,440 Students
507,121 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
16,761 Students
416,612 Students
% Black Students
10%
7%
# White Students
93,819 Students
2,932,330 Students
% White Students
58%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
177 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
40,793 Students
1,472,325 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Georgia 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Buckhead (14 schools), Briarcliff Heights (6 schools), Midtown (6 schools), Druid Hills (5 schools), East Columbus (5 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked private schools in Georgia include St. Pius X Catholic High School, Fulton Science Academy 草榴社区 School, and Augusta Preparatory Day School.
How many private schools are located in Georgia?
There are 913 private schools are located in Georgia.
How much do private schools cost in Georgia?
The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,172 for elementary schools and $14,342 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Georgia?
Approximately 28% of students in Georgia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Georgia go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Georgia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
Which private schools in Georgia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Georgia include: First Academy vs. Citizens Christian Academy, The Goddard School vs. Creme De La Creme, Citizens Christian Academy vs. First Academy
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