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Canton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 1,041 students in Canton, GA, 5% of all K-12 students in Canton, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private schools in Canton, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Canton, GA (2026-27)

Brenwood Academy Photo
Brenwood Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students
8991 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4925
(1)
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Map of The Carpenter's Shop
The Carpenter's Shop
Gr: PK-K | 176 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
367 Green Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-2333
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Community Christian School Photo
Community Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
152 Rolling Hills Avenue
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-9535
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Map of Compass Prep Academy
Compass Prep Academy
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2632 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(404) 643-9424
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Map of Crossroads Christian Academy
Crossroads Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Baptist
2861 Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-7638
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Dogwood Hills KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8039 Union Hill Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-3220
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
310 Prominence Point Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3003
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The Haven Academy (formerly Canton Homeschool Resources LLC)
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
8028 Union Hill Road
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 283-7795
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Map of Hickory Flat Umc Preschool Kindergarten
Hickory Flat Umc Preschool Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 192 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4056 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-9354
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Map of Messiah Christain Academy
Messiah Christain Academy
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
415 Charles Cox Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 920-2519
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Canton, GA Private School Trends (7-Year)

10
Private Schools
+42.9% (+3 schools) 7-yr
1,041
Students
+120.1% (+568 students) 7-yr
$7,800
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
-51.7% (-15.0 pp) 7-yr
23:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+64.3% (+9.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Canton)
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools
912 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCanton, GA Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20227
20217
20207
20196
20187
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Private schools up 3 in Canton, rising from 6 in 2019 to 9 in 2025.
# Students
1,041 Students
161,451 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025130198179
2024130192172
2023117197174
202292206185
202192199180
202086188171
201980199175
201879194172
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Students per school up 51 in Canton, rising from 79 in 2018 to 130 in 2025.
% Students of Color
14%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202513%28%34%
202413%27%34%
202325%27%33%
202224%29%33%
202124%29%32%
202022%27%32%
201931%28%31%
201829%27%31%
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0.51
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.510.590.65
20240.510.600.65
20230.550.590.65
20220.360.580.64
20210.360.570.64
20200.370.570.64
20190.390.570.63
20180.490.570.63
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20232%4%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20232%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20183%3%8%
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Hispanic share flat at 3% in Canton private schools, matching Georgia and remaining far below the U.S. at 9% in 2025.
# Black Students
18 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20233%10%8%
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%11%7%
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Black student share flat at 2% in Canton, GA, matching 2024 and still far below Georgia's 10% and the U.S. 7% in 2025.
# White Students
350 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
34%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202534%58%52%
202434%58%52%
202337%59%52%
202220%60%54%
202120%61%54%
202021%61%54%
201920%61%56%
201828%62%56%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
641 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
61%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202561%25%26%
202461%25%26%
202356%24%25%
202277%24%25%
202177%23%25%
202076%23%24%
201975%22%24%
201866%21%23%
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Other races share rose 5 points in Canton private schools, from 56% in 2023 to 61% in 2025, while Georgia and the U.S. were 25% and 26%.
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearCanton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202523:110:111:1
202423:110:111:1
202317:110:111:1
202220:110:111:1
202120:110:111:1
202019:110:112:1
201922:110:112:1
201814:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,800
$13,458
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Canton, GA?
10 private schools are located in Canton, GA.
How diverse are private schools in Canton?
Canton private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
60% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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