Tiftarea Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Tiftarea Academy

3144 Highway 41 North
Chula, GA 31733

Tel: (229) 382-0436

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Tiftarea Academy is a K4 through 12th grade independent school which seeks to provide foundations for a satisfying and productive life for each of its students.

Academically, Tiftarea Academy encourages excellence for all students and strives to lay the proper foundation for student success at the college level.

The educational environment is based on the traditional values of honor, achievement, and citizenship and is characterized by a strong sense of family.

High standards for student behavior and appearance contribute to the development of the total student and foster a sense of individual and community responsibility.

Students of Tiftarea Academy are encouraged to take advantage of a wide range of activities in recognition of the belief that many valuable lessons can be acquired outside of the classroom.

Through athletics and other extracurricular activities, students learn the necessity of physical conditioning, the demands of competition, and the value of fair play.

Additionally, students learn the responsibility of leadership and the obligations of group effort.

Through service to the school and community, students learn their role and responsibility to others.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 624 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Tiftarea Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1969

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

624 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Committed to Excellence
School Mascot: Panther

Tiftarea Academy is a K4 through 12th grade independent school which seeks to provide foundations for a satisfying and productive life for each of its students. Academically, Tiftarea Academy encourages excellence for all students and strives to lay the proper foundation for student success at the college level. The educational environment is based on the traditional values of honor, achievement, and citizenship and is characterized by a strong sense of family. High standards for student behavior and appearance contribute to the development of the total student and foster a sense of individual and community responsibility. Students of Tiftarea Academy are encouraged to take advantage of a wide range of activities in recognition of the belief that many valuable lessons can be acquired outside of the classroom. Through athletics and other extracurricular activities, students learn the necessity of physical conditioning, the demands of competition, and the value of fair play. Additionally, students learn the responsibility of leadership and the obligations of group effort. Through service to the school and community, students learn their role and responsibility to others.

Source: Verified school update

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Tiftarea Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for Tiftarea Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 624 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,156 for elementary schools and $14,397 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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