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LifeSong Montessori
Excel Christian Academy

Bartow County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 359 students in Bartow County, GA (there are 23 public schools, serving 18,863 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
71% of private schools in Bartow County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bartow County Private Schools (2026-27)

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LifeSong Montessori
Gr: NS-6 | 31 students
Montessori School
324 W Cherokee Ave
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0109
(2)
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Map of Education Play Station
Education Play Station
Gr: PK-2 | 12 students
Alternative School
127 Summer St
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 877-9105
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Excel Christian Academy Photo
Excel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
54 7th Street
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 382-9488
(1)
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Map of Grace Academy Of Cartersville
Grace Academy Of Cartersville
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Baptist
14 Simpson Cir
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 382-6652
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Map of Living Way Christian Academy
Living Way Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 1
Pentecostal
118 E George St
Adairsville, GA 30103
(770) 877-3600
(1)
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Rollins Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
676 Henderson Dr
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 535-5200
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Map of Trinity School Of Cartersville
Trinity School Of Cartersville
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
814 West Ave
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 386-7479
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
359 Students
161,444 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
66 Teachers
17,103 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1206
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,960
$13,696
Average % on Financial Aid
71%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$5,247
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
5,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
16,714 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
388 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
76%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
76 Students
40,917 Students
% of Others Students
15%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bartow County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Bartow County, GA is LifeSong Montessori.
How many private schools are located in Bartow County?
7 private schools are located in Bartow County.
How diverse are private schools in Bartow County?
Bartow County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Bartow County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Bartow County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bartow County?
71% of private schools in Bartow County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Bartow County are often viewed compared to one another?

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