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Best Habersham County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,329 students in Habersham County, GA (there are , serving 6,759 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private schools in Habersham County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Habersham County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Rabun Gap Nacoochee School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 607 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Presbyterian
181 Jefferson Street
Clarkesville, GA 30523
(706) 746-7720
(5)
Tallulah Falls School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 13
Po Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
(1)
The Torch Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students
Church of God
800 Cannon Bridge Road
Demorest, GA 30535
(706) 778-4063
Map of Trinity Classical School
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 5
Christian
243 Hazel Creek Church Rd
Mount Airy, GA 30563
(706) 894-2404

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,329 Students
161,891 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
152 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,033
$13,366
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
68%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$20 million
$39.5 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
121 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
116 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
832 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
63%
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
207 Students
40,846 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Habersham County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Habersham County, GA include Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, The Torch Christian Academy, and Tallulah Falls School.
How many private schools are located in Habersham County?
4 private schools are located in Habersham County.
What percentage of students in Habersham County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Habersham County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Habersham County?
75% of private schools in Habersham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Habersham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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