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Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo - Aerial view of Riverside Prep's 206 acre campus in Gainesville, GA.

Best Gainesville 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 622 students in Gainesville, GA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Gainesville, GA include Lakeview Academy and Riverside Preparatory Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Georgia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 79%.
20% of private elementary schools in Gainesville, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Top-Ranked Gainesville 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeview Academy
Lakeview Academy Photo - Lakeview Academy announces the historic achievement of our students on the 2024 AP exams. The scores, released by the College Board, highlight the exceptional dedication of Lakeview's educators and the determination and aptitude of the school's students. In 12 of the 17 Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered at Lakeview, 100% of the students earned a passing score.
(1)
796 Lakeview Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4383
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Riverside Preparatory Academy
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT | Riverside students participating in Jeopardy for test review.
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy of Innovation
Academy of Innovation Photo - Front of school
Special Education School
(2)
1399 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-6898
Gr: 1-12 | 38 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elanchee Nature Academy
Montessori School
2125 Elachee Dr
Gainesville, GA 30504
(770) 535-1976
Gr: PK-1 | 44 students
Hopewell Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5086 Poplar Springs Rd
Gainesville, GA 30507
(770) 297-0220
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Gainesville, Georgia

Gainesville, Georgia 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brenau Academy (Closed 2006)
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
500 Washington Street Se
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students

Overview

This Town (Gainesville)
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
622 Students
140,261 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
130 Teachers
15,424 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1175
(Out of 1600)
1197
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,758
$14,104
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$4,217
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$31.5 million
$54.37 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
341 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
4,404 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
4,287 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
55 Students
14,987 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
761 Students
85,548 Students
% White Students
80%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
173 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
50 Students
30,063 Students
% of Others Students
5%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Gainesville, GA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Gainesville, GA include Lakeview Academy and Riverside Preparatory Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gainesville?
5 private elementary schools are located in Gainesville.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Gainesville?
Gainesville private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gainesville?
20% of private elementary schools in Gainesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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