This paper describes the findings of the study conducted to evaluate early-age strength characteristics of rapid-setting concrete containing waste pottery powder. The experimental variables selected were 5, 10, and 15 percent replacements of cement with waste pottery powder. The findings are summarized as follows: (1) slump of the concrete decreased as the replacement rate of cement with waste pottery powder increased, and (2) compared with the strength of the control specimens with no replacement rate, compressive strength of concrete increased at 5% replacement rate, and was comparable to the control at 10% replacement rate; however, at 15% replacement rate, compressive strength actually decreased.