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Learning Tree Elementary School
Christian Heritage School Top 18 · Largest Endowment (GA)

Dalton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 628 students in Dalton, GA, 4% of all K-12 students in Dalton, GA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Dalton, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Dalton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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Christian Heritage School
Gr: K-12 | 560 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
1600 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 277-1198
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Learning Tree Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Seventh Day Adventist
300 S Tibbs Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(509) 540-0747
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Dalton, Georgia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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Pathway Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Church of God
P O Box 4299
Dalton, GA 30719
(706) 279-1396
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Dalton, GA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
628
Students
+20.8% (+108 students) 10-yr
$9,070
Avg. Tuition
-0.7% (-$61) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-17.6% (-3 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
+10.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-35.7% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dalton)
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
913 Schools
# Students
628 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025314198179
2024314192172
2023313197174
2022214206185
2021214199180
2020115188171
2019115199175
2018115194172
2017150206180
2016150205178
2015173187167
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% Students of Color
11%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202511%28%34%
202411%27%34%
202310%27%33%
202213%29%33%
202113%29%32%
202011%27%32%
201911%28%31%
201811%27%31%
201717%29%32%
201617%28%32%
201510%29%32%
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0.50
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.500.590.65
20240.500.600.65
20230.500.590.65
20220.240.580.64
20210.240.570.64
20200.230.570.64
20190.240.570.63
20180.240.570.63
20170.210.550.61
20160.210.550.61
20150.280.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
40 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20257%3%9%
20247%3%9%
20236%3%9%
20227%3%8%
20217%3%9%
20207%3%9%
20196%3%8%
20186%3%8%
20177%2%8%
20167%2%8%
20156%2%8%
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# Black Students
14 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20252%10%7%
20242%10%7%
20231%10%8%
20222%10%7%
20212%10%7%
20202%10%8%
20192%10%7%
20182%11%7%
20172%10%7%
20162%10%7%
20152%11%8%
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# White Students
416 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
66%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202566%58%52%
202466%58%52%
202366%59%52%
202287%60%54%
202187%61%54%
202088%61%54%
201987%61%56%
201887%62%56%
201789%63%58%
201689%63%58%
201585%62%58%
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# 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
155 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202525%25%26%
202425%25%26%
202327%24%25%
20223%24%25%
20213%23%25%
20202%23%24%
20194%22%24%
20184%21%23%
20171%23%22%
20161%22%22%
20156%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20239:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20208:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
201514:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202560%54%55%
202460%54%54%
202360%53%54%
202260%53%54%
202160%52%54%
202060%51%54%
201960%51%53%
201860%51%53%
201760%51%53%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025141415
2024141415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020131415
2019131415
2018131415
2017131415
2016161415
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025101313
2024101212
2023101211
202271111
202171111
202071111
201971111
201871011
201781010
201681010
20156910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,070
$14,188

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025$9,070$14,368$15,012
2024$9,070$12,784$13,254
2023$9,070$11,815$12,626
2022$7,190$11,259$12,187
2021$7,190$10,884$11,800
2020$7,065$10,375$11,512
2019$7,065$10,771$11,293
2018$7,065$10,529$11,017
2017$7,065$10,379$10,708
2016$9,730$9,990$10,356
2015$9,131$9,516$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
37%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202537%29%34%
202437%28%34%
202337%27%34%
202215%25%33%
202115%24%33%
202015%24%32%
201915%24%31%
201815%23%30%
201715%22%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,615

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025$3,000$4,205$7,073
2024$3,000$3,981$6,930
2023$3,000$3,693$6,469
2022$3,000$3,746$6,289
2021$3,000$3,650$6,055
2020$3,000$3,634$5,921
2019$3,000$3,563$5,795
2018$3,000$3,372$5,456
2017$3,000$3,455$5,319
2016$3,000$3,293$5,105
2015$2,500$3,244$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$43 million

Endowment Trends (2023-2025)

YearDalton, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025$6 M$47 M$39 M
2024$6 M$48 M$39 M
2023$6 M$47 M$39 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dalton, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Dalton, GA include Learning Tree Elementary School and Christian Heritage School.
How many private schools are located in Dalton?
2 private schools are located in Dalton.
What percentage of students in Dalton go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dalton are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dalton?
100% of private schools in Dalton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Dalton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dalton include: Learning Tree Elementary School vs. Christian Heritage School

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