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Christian Heritage School Top 20 · Largest Endowment (GA)

Whitfield County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Whitfield County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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
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
# Students
687 Students
161,435 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
17,068 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,070
$13,451
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,947
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$39.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
282 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,813 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
5,430 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
16 Students
16,721 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
469 Students
93,707 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
157 Students
40,902 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%
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 Christian Heritage School and Learning Tree Elementary 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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