Private schools in Gilmer County, GA
2 schools. About 274 students in all (2023-24). 1 on the state’s Promise Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 257 |
| Pleasant Hills Montessori School | K-5 | 17 |
Gilmer County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Ellijay
- Among Georgia counties
- 48th most private schools of 96; 0% of the state’s 708
- Smallest and largest
- Pleasant Hills Montessori School, 17 students; North Georgia Christian Academy, 257 students
- Students per teacher
- 17 typical, 7.9 to 17 across 2 schools
- Programs
- 1 Montessori
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 2, most often the Association of Christian Schools International
- State program
- Education savings account, up to $6,500 per student
How Promise Scholarship works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Georgia Promise Scholarship schools, list dated April 23, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Georgia Promise Scholarship, official page, read October 7, 2026.
Cities in and around Gilmer County
Neighboring counties
- Pickens County (4)
- Fannin County (3)
- Murray County (1)
- Whitfield County (5)
- Catoosa County (1)
- Gordon County (2)
- Cherokee County (15)
- Dawson County (5)
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