The Goddard School Photo

Best Canton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 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 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
60% 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
Dogwood Hills KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8039 Union Hill Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-3220
Gr: NS-PK
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
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,041 Students
162,191 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
17,013 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
$14,196
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$53.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,441 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
18 Students
16,768 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
350 Students
93,852 Students
% White Students
34%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 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
40,852 Students
% of Others Students
61%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 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 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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