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Tift County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Tift County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tift County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Tiftarea Academy
Tiftarea Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 624 students
3144 Highway 41 North
Chula, GA 31733
(229) 382-0436
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Map of Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program
Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4605 Murray Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 386-2558
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Tift County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mother Goose Kindergarten
Mother Goose Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
2609 Camellia Dr
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 382-6243
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
663 Students
161,330 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
585 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
88%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
68 Students
40,901 Students
% of Others Students
10%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

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 8%).
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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