Polk County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 20 students in Polk County, GA (there are 12 public schools, serving 8,541 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Polk County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Polk County (2026-27)

Map of Cedar Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
625 West Ave
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0077

Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
20 Students
161,330 Students
% Average Students of Color
91%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
17,059 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
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
10 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
0%
10%
# White Students
1 Student
93,707 Students
% White Students
5%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
9 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
45%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Polk County, GA?
1 private schools are located in Polk County, GA.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
100% of private schools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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