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Learning Tree Elementary School

Dalton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 628 students in Dalton, GA, 4% of all K-12 students in Dalton, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Dalton, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dalton Private Schools (2026-27)

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Christian Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
1600 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 277-1198
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Learning Tree Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
300 S Tibbs Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(509) 540-0747
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Dalton, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Pathway Christian Academy
Pathway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Church of God
P O Box 4299
Dalton, GA 30719
(706) 279-1396
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Dalton, GA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
628
Students
$9,070
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dalton)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
912 Schools
# Students
628 Students
161,451 Students
% Students of Color
11%
28%
0.50
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
14 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
416 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
66%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
155 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,070
$13,458
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,247
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$39.6 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dalton, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Dalton, GA include Learning Tree Elementary School and Christian Heritage School.
How many private schools are located in Dalton?
2 private schools are located in Dalton.
What percentage of students in Dalton go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dalton are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dalton?
100% of private schools in Dalton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Dalton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dalton include: Learning Tree Elementary School vs. Christian Heritage School

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