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Josephine Edwards Christian School

12472 Highway 515 N
Ellijay, GA 30536

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Josephine Edwards Christian School in Ellijay, GA, offers co–ed education for grades K–8 in a rural community setting.

The school enrolls 23 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by a teaching staff of three.

The student body includes 23.33% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.

The school is affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist orientation and is a member of other school associations.

Josephine Edwards Christian School serves families seeking a rural Georgia K–8 private school with religious affiliation.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

23 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$375 per month for 10 months

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,172 for elementary schools and $14,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).