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Best Georgia ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 private schools with special program emphasis serving 3,756 students in Georgia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Georgia include ILM Academy, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, and Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta.
The average tuition cost is $17,974, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $13,366.
49% of private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 35
  • # Students Served: 3,756

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 35
  • # Students Served: 3,756

Top Ranked Georgia ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta Photo
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1230 Upper Hembree Road Suite 101
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 381-2269
Map of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
Gr: 9-12
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
222 Piedmont Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 637-2800
Map of EBLA H.S. Academy
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
Specialized Curriculum
2955 N Columbia Street
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 387-6014
(1)
Gerard Preparatory School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
263 Jackson Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 277-4722
(5)
ILM Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 20
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
1200 Grimes Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30075
(678) 624-1157
(1)
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
955 Johnson Ferry Road
Marietta, GA 30068
(678) 784-5231
OMNI International School Photo
Gr: PK-4
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
3940 Cascade Road SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 865-1463
(33)
Philmore Academy for Science & Arts Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
724 Rock Chapel Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(404) 850-0257
(7)
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
Riverside Preparatory Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(800) 462-2338
(1)
Map of Walton County Christian Learning Centers
Gr: 5-12 | 615 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 678
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 554-1556
Map of Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
1458 Holly Lane NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 320-1444
Map of Advanced Academics Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students
Specialized Curriculum
405 Us Highway 80 W, Ste 104
Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 348-2017
Map of Alkin Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum
3620 Jonesboro Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 306-1234
(1)
Apparo Academy Photo
Gr: NS-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3104 Skinner Mill Road
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 522-4222
(1)
Map of Black Star Educational Institute
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 7 students
Specialized Curriculum
3224 Topaz Lane
Atlanta, GA 30331
(678) 753-5327
Map of Charles Henry Terrell Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2230 Broad St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 736-6216
Map of Compass Prep Academy
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2632 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(404) 643-9424
Covenant Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3130 Atlanta Road SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770) 435-1596
(1)
Map of Da Vinci International School
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students
Specialized Curriculum
4055 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(678) 510-1214

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia include ILM Academy, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, and Brightmont Academy - Alpharetta.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia?
35 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Georgia.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Georgia?
The average tuition cost is $17,974, which is higher than the Georgia private school average tuition cost of $13,366.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia?
Georgia private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Georgia?
49% of private schools with special program emphasis in Georgia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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