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Best Dawson County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 125 students in Dawson County, GA (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,844 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Dawson County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Dawson County (2026-27)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students
Christian
329 Harmony Church Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 705-4459
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Map of War Hill Christian Academy
War Hill Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
All-girls
8847 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDawson County Total Schools
20252
20242
20231
20221
20211
20203
20194
20184
20173
20164
20154
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# Students
125 Students
161,891 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202563198179
202463192172
202360197174
202246206185
202146199180
202050188171
201948199175
201848194172
201754206180
201636205178
201544187167
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% Average Students of Color
25%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202525%28%34%
202425%27%34%
20235%27%33%
20203%27%32%
20172%29%32%
20162%28%32%
20153%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20234:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20207:110:112:1
20198:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:110:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,795
$13,366

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.380.590.65
20240.380.600.65
20230.090.590.65
20220.000.580.64
20210.000.570.64
20200.120.570.64
20190.220.570.63
20180.220.570.63
20170.260.550.61
20160.260.550.61
20150.480.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202524%3%9%
202424%3%9%
20235%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20171%2%8%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
16,729 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20201%10%8%
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# White Students
97 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
75%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202575%58%52%
202475%58%52%
202395%59%52%
2022100%60%54%
2021100%61%54%
202094%61%54%
201988%61%56%
201888%62%56%
201785%63%58%
201686%63%58%
201565%62%58%
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# 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
n/a
40,846 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDawson County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20204%23%24%
20199%22%24%
20189%21%23%
201710%23%22%
20169%22%22%
201531%22%21%
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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dawson County, GA?
2 private schools are located in Dawson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Dawson County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dawson County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dawson County?
50% of private schools in Dawson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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