For the 2026 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 in Polk County, GA 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).
Private Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
625 West Ave
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0077
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0077
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Overview
This County (Polk County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
20 Students
162,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
91%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6 Teachers
17,009 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,821 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
16,761 Students
% Black Students
n/a
10%
# White Students
1 Student
93,819 Students
% White Students
5%
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
9 Students
40,793 Students
% of Others Students
45%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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