#25 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Apopka Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 416% in about a decade
Apopka, FL
BOverall grade258 students14 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.
#26 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Terra Verde Discovery School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 404% in about a decade
Norman, OK
A+Overall grade262 students5 students per teacher
#27 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Grace Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 393% in about a decade
Franklin, TN
B-Overall grade833 students14 students per teacher
#28 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Collegedale Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 381% in about a decade
Collegedale, TN
BOverall grade847 students14 students per teacher
#29 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Everest Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–9
Enrollment up 380% in about a decade
Stafford, TX
A-Overall grade480 students7 students per teacher
#30 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Greenville Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 380% in about a decade
Simpsonville, SC
B+Overall grade293 students10 students per teacher
#31 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Sayre School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 366% in about a decade
Lexington, KY
A-Overall grade531 students10 students per teacher
#32 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 365% in about a decade
Statesville, NC
A+Overall grade256 students7 students per teacher
#33 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Rhea County Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 359% in about a decade
Dayton, TN
BOverall grade156 students11 students per teacher
#34 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Arkansas Christian Ac
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 354% in about a decade
Bryant, AR
B-Overall grade322 students13 students per teacher
#35 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Imhotep Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 354% in about a decade
Atlanta, GA
B-Overall grade268 students9 students per teacher
#36 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
New Bern Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 348% in about a decade
New Bern, NC
B-Overall grade479 students14 students per teacher
#37 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Kendall Christian School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–5
Enrollment up 341% in about a decade
Miami, FL
A+Overall grade300 students4 students per teacher
#38 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Ilm Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 334% in about a decade
Roswell, GA
A+Overall grade265 students5 students per teacher
#39 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Mountain View Mennonite School
Mennonite school · Grades 1–8
Enrollment up 331% in about a decade
Dayton, VA
B-Overall grade138 students16 students per teacher
#40 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Rock Springs Christian Academy
Methodist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 328% in about a decade
Milner, GA
B-Overall grade531 students12 students per teacher
#41 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Divine Savior Academy - Sienna Plantation
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–11
Enrollment up 325% in about a decade
Missouri City, TX
B+Overall grade302 students13 students per teacher
#42 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Family Christian Academy Orlando
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 318% in about a decade
Orlando, FL
A+Overall grade259 students11 students per teacher
#43 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Appalachian Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Enrollment up 318% in about a decade
Waynesboro, VA
B+Overall grade163 students9 students per teacher
#44 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Angleton Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 316% in about a decade
Angleton, TX
B+Overall grade312 students9 students per teacher
#45 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Cambridge Prep Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 302% in about a decade
Lake City, FL
AOverall grade185 students7 students per teacher
#46 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
The Magellan International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Enrollment up 298% in about a decade
Austin, TX
A+Overall grade442 students5 students per teacher
#47 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Christ the King Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Enrollment up 296% in about a decade
Huntersville, NC
AOverall grade416 students13 students per teacher
#48 Fastest-Growing Private Schools in the South
Trinitas Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Enrollment up 296% in about a decade
Plantation, FL
BOverall grade202 students14 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.