Very Good
#45 of 433 private schools in GA
Top 10% of private schools
Furtah Preparatory School
School
5496 HWY 92, Acworth, GA 30102
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Georgia private schools
#45 of 433
In Acworth
#1 of 3
public schools
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Furtah Preparatory School
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About Furtah Preparatory School
Furtah Preparatory School is a private school in Acworth, GA. Furtah Preparatory School serves approximately 103 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Furtah Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 433 private schools in GA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- GA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 103 students, Furtah Preparatory School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Furtah Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Furtah Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Furtah Preparatory School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Acworth, GA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Furtah Preparatory School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Pitner Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Clark Creek Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Baker Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Barber Middle School | 6.4 |
| Acworth Intermediate School | 7.5 |
| Allatoona Elementary School | 6.9 |
| McCall Primary School | 8.2 |
| Durham Middle School | 7.4 |
| Frey Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Allatoona High School | 7.3 |
| Pickett's Mill Elementary School | 8.8 |
| Ford Elementary School | 8.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5496 HWY 92, Acworth, GA 30102
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Furtah Preparatory School may also want to explore other schools in the area. SHILOH HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Kennesaw), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CORNERSTONE PREPARATORY ACADEMY (rated 5.2/10, 3.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Acworth, see our Acworth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elementary School Acworth | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Pitner Elementary School Acworth | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Carmel Elementary School Woodstock | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Baker Elementary School Acworth | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Clark Creek Elementary School Acworth | 2.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Boston Elementary School Woodstock | 3.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Etowah High School Woodstock | 2.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Palmer Middle School Kennesaw | 3.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Bascomb Elementary School Woodstock | 3.2 mi | 8.5 |
| E. T. Booth Middle School Woodstock | 3.0 mi | 6.4 |
| HILLSIDE PRESCHOOL AND ACADEMY Woodstock | 3.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Chalker Elementary School Kennesaw | 3.7 mi | 6.9 |
| SHILOH HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kennesaw | 3.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Woodstock High School Woodstock | 3.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Barber Middle School Acworth | 3.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Woodstock Middle School Woodstock | 3.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Big Shanty Elementary School Kennesaw | 4.2 mi | 8.1 |
| CORNERSTONE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Acworth | 3.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Acworth Intermediate School Acworth | 3.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Kennesaw Elementary School Kennesaw | 4.2 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 30102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,673
Median Home Value
$292,100
Median Rent
$1,444/mo
Population
44,593
College Educated
33.4%
Homeownership
78.5%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
36.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Atlanta, GA | 7.8 |
| BYNE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Albany, GA | 7.9 |
| CUMBERLAND ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Atlanta, GA | 7.9 |
| CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS Cumming, GA | 7.6 |
| ACTON ACADEMY AT SERENBE Chattahoochee Hills, GA | 7.5 |
| BARNES ACADEMY Hartwell, GA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Furtah Preparatory School
What grades does Furtah Preparatory School serve?
Furtah Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Furtah Preparatory School?
Furtah Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Furtah Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Furtah Preparatory School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Furtah Preparatory School rank in GA?
Furtah Preparatory School ranks #45 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is Furtah Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Furtah Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Furtah Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Furtah Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Furtah Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Furtah Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 81% M / 19% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cherokee County
- Phone
- (678) 574-6488
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