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Best Cherokee County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,034 students in Cherokee County, GA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Cherokee County, GA include CORE Community School, The King's Academy, and Lyndon Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Georgia private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
56% of private high schools in Cherokee County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Cherokee County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lyndon Academy
Lyndon Academy Photo
(8)
485 Toonigh Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-0166
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cherokee Christian Schools
Cherokee Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(2)
3075 Trickum Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(678) 494-5464
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
CORE Community School
CORE Community School Photo - At CORE Community School, we help our students to "know their own strength" by developing our students` academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness
Special Education School
(6)
203 Woodpark Place
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 704-9144
Gr: 5-12 | 59 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The King's Academy
(Christian)
471 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 592-5464
Gr: K-12 | 1,059 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ahlberg Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
835 Mineral Springs Rd Finals Practice
Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770) 312-0180
Gr: K-10 | 17 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4280 Hickory Flat Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 283-7795
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
Compass Prep Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2632 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(404) 643-9424
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Crossroads Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2861 Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-7638
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Furtah Preparatory School
Furtah Preparatory School Photo - FPS students experience hands-on learning in a small classroom setting.
(5)
5496 Highway 92
Acworth, GA 30102
(678) 574-6488
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cherokee County, Georgia

Cherokee County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Grant Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
102 Springfieled Dr.
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-7827
Gr: 4-8 | 4 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Cherokee County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,034 Students
111,337 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
226 Teachers
12,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1252
(Out of 1600)
1201
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,879
$14,415
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,633
$4,749
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
79%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.51
# American Indian Students
5 Students
215 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
3,447 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
3,660 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
55 Students
10,998 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,432 Students
76,083 Students
% White Students
72%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
87 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
365 Students
18,699 Students
% of Others Students
19%
17%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Cherokee County, GA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Cherokee County, GA include CORE Community School, The King's Academy, and Lyndon Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Cherokee County?
9 private high schools are located in Cherokee County.
How diverse are private high schools in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cherokee County?
56% of private high schools in Cherokee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Cherokee County include: Compass Prep Academy vs. The King's Academy, Crossroads Christian Academy vs. Cherokee Christian Schools

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