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Learning Tree Elementary School
Christian Heritage School

Best Whitfield County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 687 students in Whitfield County, GA (there are 33 public schools, serving 19,624 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Whitfield County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Whitfield County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christian Heritage School Photo
Christian Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
1600 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 277-1198
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Learning Tree Elementary School Photo
Learning Tree Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
300 S Tibbs Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(509) 540-0747
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Map of Dogwood Christian Academy
Dogwood Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Christian
5296 Dogwood Valley Rd
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 673-2056
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Whitfield County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Pathway Christian Academy
Pathway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Church of God
P O Box 4299
Dalton, GA 30719
(706) 279-1396
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWhitfield County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
687 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025229198179
2024229192172
2023228197174
2022161206185
2021161199180
2020103188171
2019101199175
2018101194172
2017101206180
2016101205178
2015116187167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202510%28%34%
202410%27%34%
202310%27%33%
202213%29%33%
202113%29%32%
202011%27%32%
201910%28%31%
201810%27%31%
201716%29%32%
201616%28%32%
201510%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20258:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20208:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
201513:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202560%54%55%
202460%54%54%
202360%53%54%
202260%53%54%
202160%52%54%
202060%51%54%
201960%51%53%
201860%51%53%
201760%51%53%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025141415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020131415
2019131415
2018131415
2017131415
2016161415
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025101313
2024101212
2023101211
202271111
202171111
202071111
201971111
201871011
201781010
201681010
20156910
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,070
$14,188

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$9,070$14,368$15,012
2024$9,070$12,784$13,254
2023$9,070$11,815$12,626
2022$7,190$11,259$12,187
2021$7,190$10,884$11,800
2020$7,065$10,375$11,512
2019$7,065$10,771$11,293
2018$7,065$10,529$11,017
2017$7,065$10,379$10,708
2016$9,730$9,990$10,356
2015$9,131$9,516$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
37%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202537%29%34%
202437%28%34%
202337%27%34%
202215%25%33%
202115%24%33%
202015%24%32%
201915%24%31%
201815%23%30%
201715%22%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,615

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$3,000$4,205$7,073
2024$3,000$3,981$6,930
2023$3,000$3,693$6,469
2022$3,000$3,746$6,289
2021$3,000$3,650$6,055
2020$3,000$3,634$5,921
2019$3,000$3,563$5,795
2018$3,000$3,372$5,456
2017$3,000$3,455$5,319
2016$3,000$3,293$5,105
2015$2,500$3,244$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$55.54 million

Endowment Trends (2023-2025)

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$6 M$47 M$39 M
2024$6 M$48 M$39 M
2023$6 M$47 M$39 M
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.480.590.65
20240.480.600.65
20230.480.590.65
20220.250.580.64
20210.250.570.64
20200.240.570.64
20190.240.570.63
20180.240.570.63
20170.230.550.61
20160.230.550.61
20150.290.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20192%4%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
42 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20257%3%9%
20247%3%9%
20236%3%9%
20228%3%8%
20218%3%9%
20207%3%9%
20196%3%8%
20186%3%8%
20176%2%8%
20166%2%8%
20156%2%8%
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# Black Students
16 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20231%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%11%7%
20171%10%7%
20161%10%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
469 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
68%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202568%58%52%
202468%58%52%
202368%59%52%
202286%60%54%
202186%61%54%
202087%61%54%
201987%61%56%
201887%62%56%
201787%63%58%
201687%63%58%
201584%62%58%
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# 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
157 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWhitfield County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202523%25%26%
202423%25%26%
202325%24%25%
20223%24%25%
20213%23%25%
20203%23%24%
20194%22%24%
20184%21%23%
20174%23%22%
20164%22%22%
20158%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Whitfield County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Whitfield County, GA include Learning Tree Elementary School and Christian Heritage School.
How many private schools are located in Whitfield County?
3 private schools are located in Whitfield County.
What percentage of students in Whitfield County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Whitfield County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whitfield County?
100% of private schools in Whitfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Whitfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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