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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 2,475 students in Oconee County, GA (there are , serving 7,734 public students). 24% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
80% of private schools in Oconee County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Athens Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
1281 Spartan Lane
Watkinsville, GA 30606
(706) 549-9225
Prince Avenue Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 976 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
2201 Ruth Jackson Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(678) 726-2300
(69)
Westminster Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1640 New High Shoals Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-9372
(4)
Map of Living Word Academy
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Baptist
2761 Monroe Hwy
Bogart, GA 30622
(770) 725-2837
Map of Mars Hill Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2641 Mars Hill Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 548-6962

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
2,475 Students
161,891 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
275 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1165
(Out of 1600)
1199
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,161
$13,366
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,100
$4,615
Average Endowment Size
$17 million
$39.5 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
74 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,676 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
68%
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
627 Students
40,846 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oconee County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Oconee County, GA include Prince Avenue Christian School, Westminster Christian Academy, and Athens Academy.
How many private schools are located in Oconee County?
5 private schools are located in Oconee County.
How diverse are private schools in Oconee County?
Oconee County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Oconee County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Oconee County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oconee County?
80% of private schools in Oconee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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