Private schools in Whitfield County, GA
5 schools across Cohutta, Dalton, Rocky Face. About 706 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s Promise Scholarship list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Cohutta Arrows Kingdom Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Christian Heritage School ✓ | K-12 | 577 |
| Learning Tree Elementary School ✓ | PreK-8 | 77 |
| Relentless Christian Academy | 3-12 | 20 |
| Arden Forest School | K-9 | 32 |
Whitfield County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Dalton (3)
- Among Georgia counties
- 29th most private schools of 96; 1% of the state’s 708
- Typical school
- 77 students (4 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Relentless Christian Academy, 20 students; Christian Heritage School, 577 students
- Students per teacher
- 9.6 typical, 4.1 to 12.2 across 4 schools
- Association members
- 1, the Association of Christian Schools International
- State program
- Education savings account, up to $6,500 per student
How Promise Scholarship works
- Christian, not Catholic3
- Nonsectarian1
- Not in federal survey1
- Pre-K (and up)1
- Elementary (K to 5)4
- Middle (6 to 8)4
- High school (9 to 12)3
- K to 12, one school1
- Whitfield County60%
- All of Georgia51%
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 Whitfield County
Neighboring counties
- Catoosa County (1)
- Murray County (1)
- Walker County (1)
- Gordon County (2)
- Gilmer County (2)
- Floyd County (7)
- Fannin County (3)
- Pickens County (4)
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