For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 663 students in Tift County, GA (there are 11 public schools, serving 7,631 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Tift County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private school in Tift County, GA is Tiftarea Academy.
50% of private schools in Tift County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top Ranked Tift County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4605 Murray Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 386-2558
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 386-2558
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Tift County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mother Goose Kindergarten (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
2609 Camellia Dr
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 382-6243
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 382-6243
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Tift County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Tift County, GA is Tiftarea Academy.
How many private schools are located in Tift County?
2 private schools are located in Tift County.
What percentage of students in Tift County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Tift County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tift County?
50% of private schools in Tift County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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