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Dawson County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
125 Students
161,451 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
17,105 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,795
$13,458

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
16,721 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
97 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
40,918 Students
% of Others Students
0%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

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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