#1 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
The Christ School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
Enrollment up 938% in about a decade
Orlando, FL
B+Overall grade498 students9 students per teacher
2026 lists
Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Private schools in the South whose enrollment has grown the most over the past decade. Top 50 of 1,690 schools.
#2 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 895% in about a decade
Rabun Gap, GA
A+Overall grade637 students8 students per teacher
#3 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Parkway Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 882% in about a decade
Lakeland, FL
A+Overall grade383 students11 students per teacher
#4 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
Enrollment up 797% in about a decade
Fayetteville, AR
B+Overall grade323 students
#5 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Stanford Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 779% in about a decade
Semmes, AL
BOverall grade510 students24 students per teacher
#6 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Elite Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 691% in about a decade
Orlando, FL
AOverall grade356 students17 students per teacher
#7 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
One School of the Arts
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 687% in about a decade
Longwood, FL
A+Overall grade496 students10 students per teacher
#8 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Shelton Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 646% in about a decade
Doral, FL
AOverall grade418 students12 students per teacher
#9 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Bradford Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 628% in about a decade
Mebane, NC
B+Overall grade262 students12 students per teacher
#10 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Tipton Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 616% in about a decade
Covington, TN
BOverall grade315 students12 students per teacher
#11 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Frassati Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Enrollment up 598% in about a decade
Spring, TX
A-Overall grade321 students13 students per teacher
#12 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Faith Heritage Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 594% in about a decade
Millington, TN
B-Overall grade736 students15 students per teacher
#13 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Winchester Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–10
Enrollment up 583% in about a decade
Winchester, TN
B-Overall grade287 students15 students per teacher
#14 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Memorial Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 549% in about a decade
Metairie, LA
B+Overall grade240 students11 students per teacher
#15 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Hope Ranch Learning Academy
Special education school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 548% in about a decade
Hudson, FL
B-Overall grade214 students13 students per teacher
#16 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Phyl's Academy Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 534% in about a decade
Margate, FL
B+Overall grade279 students9 students per teacher
#17 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Pope John Paul II Catholic H S
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Enrollment up 520% in about a decade
Greenville, NC
A+Overall grade248 students10 students per teacher
#18 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Pantego Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 501% in about a decade
Arlington, TX
A+Overall grade535 students6 students per teacher
#19 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Mintz Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 458% in about a decade
Roseboro, NC
BOverall grade307 students10 students per teacher
#20 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Monarch Learning Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 458% in about a decade
Orlando, FL
A+Overall grade184 students5 students per teacher
#21 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Parkridge Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 440% in about a decade
Coral Springs, FL
BOverall grade335 students20 students per teacher
#22 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Royal Kids Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Enrollment up 440% in about a decade
Hialeah Gardens, FL
B-Overall grade270 students27 students per teacher
#23 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Calvary City Christian Academy & Preschool
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 428% in about a decade
Orlando, FL
BOverall grade449 students13 students per teacher
#24 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Calvary Road Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–6
Enrollment up 421% in about a decade
Alexandria, VA
B+Overall grade245 students16 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.