For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 125 students in Dawson County, GA (there are , serving 4,844 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Dawson County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Dawson County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Schools in Dawson County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
329 Harmony Church Road
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 705-4459
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 705-4459
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
War Hill Christian Academy
All-girls
8847 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3524
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Overview
This County (Dawson County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
125 Students
161,891 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
17,045 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,795
$14,217
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
16,729 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
97 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# 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
n/a
40,749 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Dawson County, GA?
2 private schools are located in Dawson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Dawson County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dawson County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dawson County?
50% of private schools in Dawson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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