Best Murray County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 37 students in Murray County, GA (there are 11 public schools, serving 6,758 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Murray County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Murray County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in Murray County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Canaanland Christian School
(Baptist)
7624 Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 629-7430
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
189 Hyden Tyler Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students

Overview

This County (Murray County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
37 Students
162,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
17,009 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
16,761 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
104 Students
93,819 Students
% White Students
94%
58%
# 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
4 Students
40,793 Students
% of Others Students
3%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Murray County, GA?
2 private schools are located in Murray County, GA.
What percentage of students in Murray County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Murray County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Murray County?
100% of private schools in Murray County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Murray County are often viewed compared to one another?

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