For the 2026 school year, there are 5 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 2,225 students located throughout Georgia.
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Top Georgia Boarding Schools (2026)
Sandy Springs, GA
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day)
Tuition listed
1701 Brandon Hall Drive
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
(404) 841-3840
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 750 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 46%
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1014 Cave Spring Road, SW
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-0436
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 685 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 48%
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Presbyterian
339 Nacoochee Drive
Rabun Gap, GA 30568
(706) 746-7720
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
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All-boys
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(877) 692-2338
Gr: 7-12 | 4-12 (day) | 500 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Tuition listed
Non-denom. / Christian
201 Campus Drive, PO Box 10
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706) 754-0400
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Georgia?
There are 5 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Georgia.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Georgia?
The average Georgia boarding school tuition cost is $63,072 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Georgia?
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, founded in 1903, is the oldest boarding school in Georgia.
What boarding school in Georgia has the lowest acceptance rates?
Darlington School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (46%) in Georgia.
What boarding school in Georgia has the highest average SAT scores?
Riverside Preparatory Academy has the highest average SAT scores (1323) in Georgia.
Which boarding schools in Georgia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Georgia include: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School vs. Tallulah Falls School
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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 2,225
- Average Tuition: $63,072
- Average Acceptance Rate: 60%
- Average Class Size: 14 students
- % Students Boarding: 57%
- % International Students: 26%
- % Students of Color: 31%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 64%
- Average SAT Score: 1,233
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 72%
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