Gordon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 553 students in Gordon County, GA (there are 15 public schools, serving 10,572 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Gordon County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gordon County Private Schools (2026-27)

Georgia-Cumberland Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
397 Academy Dr Sw
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4591
(1)
John L Coble Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
450 Academy Dr Sw
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-1578
Map of Meadow View Mennonite School
Gr: 1-10 | 18 students
Mennonite
873 T Johnson Rd
Ranger, GA 30734
(706) 629-7729
Philadelphia Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
358 Hensley Rd SE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-3233

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
553 Students
161,435 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
41 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,592
$13,451
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,310
$4,947
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
282 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%
# Black Students
33 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
316 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
57%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
117 Students
40,902 Students
% of Others Students
21%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gordon County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Gordon County, GA include John L Coble Elementary School and Georgia-Cumberland Academy.
How many private schools are located in Gordon County?
4 private schools are located in Gordon County.
What percentage of students in Gordon County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Gordon County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gordon County?
100% of private schools in Gordon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Gordon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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