Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Carpenter's Shop
About the School
- The Carpenter's Shop in Canton, GA, offers Christian–affiliated early childhood education for grades PK and K in a rural community setting.
- Founded in 2007, the school serves 176 students, including 36 enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade programs.
- The student–teacher ratio is 59:1, with a total of 3 teachers on staff.
- The school reports a student diversity percentage of 14.29% in its enrollment.
- Nearby private schools in Canton include Crossroads Christian Academy and Community Christian School, offering a range of K–12 options within 5 miles.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 28%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Carpenter's Shop?
The application deadline for The Carpenter's Shop is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Carpenter's Shop is Crossroads Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dogwood Hills KinderCare (4.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Baptist
2861 Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-7638
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
152 Rolling Hills Avenue
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-9535
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8039 Union Hill Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-3220
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
4280 Hickory Flat Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 283-7795
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students
8991 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4925
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Baptist
2861 Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-7638
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
4280 Hickory Flat Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 283-7795
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: K-10 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
835 Mineral Springs Rd Finals Practice
Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770) 312-0180
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2632 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(404) 643-9424
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
485 Toonigh Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
(770) 926-0166
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Baptist
2861 Ball Ground Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-7638
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
152 Rolling Hills Avenue
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-9535
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 218 students
4280 Hickory Flat Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 283-7795
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students
8991 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4925
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: K-10 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School (Christian)
835 Mineral Springs Rd Finals Practice
Ball Ground, GA 30107
(770) 312-0180
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8039 Union Hill Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-3220
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 254 students
8991 East Cherokee Drive
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-4925
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 192 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
4056 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-9354
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
310 Prominence Point Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3003
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
415 Charles Cox Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(678) 920-2519
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 Cedarcrest Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-4244
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-4244
8749.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 1,389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Cartersville High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 E Church St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3200
8749.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Roland W. Russom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 Russom Elementary School Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 575-3402
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 575-3402
8750.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Old Alabama Rd Se
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5848
Emerson, GA 30137
(770) 606-5848
8750.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6400 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-7172
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-7172
8750.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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