For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 663 students in Tift County, GA (there are , serving 7,631 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Tift County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Tift County, GA is Tiftarea Academy.
50% of private schools in Tift County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top-Ranked Tift County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4605 Murray Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 386-2558
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 386-2558
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Tift County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mother Goose Kindergarten (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
2609 Camellia Dr
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 382-6243
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 382-6243
Gr: PK-K | 6 students
Overview
This County (Tift County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
663 Students
161,891 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
28%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
69 Teachers
17,045 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
4 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
585 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
88%
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
68 Students
40,749 Students
% of Others Students
10%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Tift County, GA?
The top-ranked private schools in Tift County, GA is Tiftarea Academy.
How many private schools are located in Tift County?
2 private schools are located in Tift County.
What percentage of students in Tift County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Tift County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tift County?
50% of private schools in Tift County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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