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Best Rabun County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 746 students in Rabun County, GA (there are , serving 2,311 public students). 24% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private schools in Rabun County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Rabun County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 687 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Map of Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Alternative School
236 File St
Clayton, GA 30525
(888) 914-1050
(1)
Map of Little Way Montessori School
Gr: PK-2 | 19 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
192 Bunkhouse Dr
Tiger, GA 30576
(706) 782-4400

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
746 Students
161,876 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$62,750
$14,188
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
$4,615
Average Acceptance Rate
48%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$70 million
$43 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
59 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
277 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
37%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 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
310 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
42%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
20 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rabun County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Rabun County, GA is Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School.
How many private schools are located in Rabun County?
3 private schools are located in Rabun County.
What percentage of students in Rabun County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Rabun County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rabun County?
67% of private schools in Rabun County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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