About Gatewood Schools, Inc.

Gatewood Schools is a Christian, independent, non-profit, college-preparatory school primarily serving families from Putnam, Greene, Morgan, Jasper, Baldwin, Jones and Hancock counties. Gatewood offers a superior educational opportunity to qualified students from K2 through 12th grade. Gatewood is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) and is a member of Georgia Independent Schools Association (GISA). Christian beliefs, a comprehensive curriculum, athletics and fine arts programs are all incorporated into the student’s educational experience at Gatewood to develop the whole child – spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially. The result is well-rounded young men and women who are prepared for successful college careers and life experiences.

Established in 1970, Gatewood Schools’ campus is located in the heart of Georgia's lake country on a thirty-six acre campus in downtown Eatonton. Campus amenities include separate buildings for preschool, lower school, middle school and high school; a media center, computer lab, academic support rooms, separate workout and fitness centers for men and women, full size multi-purpose field for football and soccer, two gymnasiums, separate baseball and softball fields, and full track and field facilities.

Our Mission

The Mission of Gatewood Schools is to educate students in a nurturing, Christian environment while instilling the life-long characteristics of faith, excellence, truth, honor, loyalty and pride. Gatewood Schools will provide an educational experience that will prepare students for post secondary education and lasting success. We believe students should be taught in a safe, Christian environment in which critical thinking and creativity are encouraged and preparation is made for future success. Opportunities shall be provided to develop the whole child intellectually, physically, socially and ethically in an environment in which mutual respect and responsibility are modeled, encouraged, and expected.