#1 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. Pius X Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
A+Overall grade1,054 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Private schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta with the highest overall grades. Top 20 of 20 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Georgia
Decatur, GA
A+Overall grade131 students3 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools nationwide
Athens, GA
A+Overall grade95 students4 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Notre Dame Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Duluth
Duluth, GA
A+Overall grade305 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. Joseph Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Georgia
Athens, GA
A+Overall grade163 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Marist School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
The largest of 34 Catholic schools in Georgia
Atlanta, GA
A+Overall grade1,082 students12 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Pinecrest Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Cumming
Cumming, GA
A+Overall grade473 students10 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Georgia
Roswell, GA
A+Overall grade905 students12 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Marietta
Marietta, GA
AOverall grade366 students12 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Atlanta since at least 2011
Atlanta, GA
AOverall grade535 students11 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Lilburn
Lilburn, GA
AOverall grade316 students14 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. John the Evangelist School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Hapeville
Hapeville, GA
B+Overall grade255 students15 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Christ the King School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Atlanta since at least 2011
Atlanta, GA
B+Overall grade571 students11 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Atlanta, GA
B+Overall grade297 students14 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. John the Baptist Hybrid School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Catholic school in Kennesaw
Kennesaw, GA
B+Overall grade98 students8 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
St. Thomas More Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in Decatur
Decatur, GA
B+Overall grade430 students13 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Queen of Angels Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Roswell since at least 2011
Roswell, GA
BOverall grade493 students15 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Atlanta since at least 2011
Atlanta, GA
BOverall grade484 students16 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Johns Creek
Johns Creek, GA
BOverall grade455 students16 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Atlanta, GA
BOverall grade480 students18 students per teacher
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