The Goddard School Photo

Best Canton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,041 students in Canton, GA (there are 20 public schools, serving 22,241 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Canton, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
67% of private schools in Canton, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Private Schools in Canton, GA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brenwood Academy
Brenwood Academy Photo - Kindergarten!
(1)
8991 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4925
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students Tuition listed
4280 Hickory Flat Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 283-7795
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
The Carpenter's Shop
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
367 Green Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-2333
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Tuition listed
Community Christian School
Community Christian School Photo
(Christian)
152 Rolling Hills Avenue
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-9535
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Compass Prep Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
124 P Rickman Industrial Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 602-1241
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Crossroads Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2861 Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-7638
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
310 Prominence Point Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3003
Gr: NS-K Acceptance rate listed
Hickory Flat Umc Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4056 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-9354
Gr: PK-K | 192 students
Messiah Christain Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
415 Charles Cox Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 920-2519
Gr: PK-K | 48 students

Overview

This Town (Canton)
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,041 Students
163,482 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
17,168 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,800
$14,188
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$60.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
373 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,835 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,468 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
18 Students
16,777 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
350 Students
94,518 Students
% White Students
34%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
182 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
641 Students
40,996 Students
% of Others Students
61%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Canton, GA?
9 private schools are located in Canton, GA.
How diverse are private schools in Canton?
Canton private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
67% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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