Montessori Academy At Sharon Springs Photo

Top 10 Best Forsyth County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 4,785 students in Forsyth County, GA (there are 31 public schools, serving 38,382 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Forsyth County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Forsyth County, GA include Pinecrest Academy, Cornerstone Schools and Friendship Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Forsyth County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top Ranked Forsyth County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinecrest Academy
Pinecrest Academy Photo - Our students are known by first name by all of their teachers and are taught in a loving, nurturing environment, with Christ always at the center. We teach through the lens of beauty, goodness, and truth, recognizing the dignity of every child, embracing the God-given talents of each.
(Catholic)
(7)
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
Grades: PK-12
| 543 students
Cornerstone Schools
Cornerstone Schools Photo - Spelling Bee Competion
(4)
4888 Browns Bridge Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-8202
Grades: NS-12
| 288 students
Creekside Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
673 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-0700
Grades: PK-K
| 300 students
Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
770 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-4580
Grades: PK-K
| 375 students
Fideles Christian School
Fideles Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1390 Weber Industrial Dr.
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-6705
Grades: PK-12
| 434 students
Friendship Christian School
Friendship Christian School Photo - Our school has over 17 countries that attend FCS. We have a strong ESOL classroom.
(Christian)
(10)
3160 Old Atlanta Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 845-0418
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Horizon Christian Academy
Horizon Christian Academy Photo - Georgia Aquarium
(Christian)
(1)
1270 Sawnee Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 947-0711
Grades: K-12
| 367 students
McGinnis Woods School
5380 Faircroft Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 664-7764
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Milton Montessori School at Kelly Mill
Milton Montessori School at Kelly Mill Photo
Montessori School
(2)
1791 Kelly Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-5586
Grades: NS-6
| 65 students
Montessori Academy At Sharon Springs
Montessori Academy At Sharon Springs Photo
Montessori School
(9)
2830 Old Atlanta Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-6277
Grades: PK-10
| 191 students
Montessori School Of Cumming
Montessori School
(3)
4601 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 205-6773
Grades: NS-5
| 59 students
Sunshine STEM Academy
Sunshine STEM Academy Photo - Sunshine STEM Academy offers organic education for gifted students by creating high-quality, innovative opportunities that support whole child development, so students can succeed in reaching their dreams.Sunshine STEM Academy`s goal is to improve students` critical thinking and problem solving skills by encouraging high expectations.
110 Samaritan Dr, Suite 110
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 910-3899
Grades: 4-8
| 90 students
Carrington Academy Windermere
Daycare / Preschool
4410 Front Nine Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-8011
Grades: K
| 153 students
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Our K-5 class enjoying a Bible lesson.
(Christian)
(5)
6905 Post Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 674-2990
Grades: PK-12
| 249 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5416 Bethelview Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 455-5151
Grades: NS-K
| 161 students
Hamzah Science Academy
(Islamic)
665 Tidwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 558-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Kids 'r' Kids #21
Daycare / Preschool
3835 Johns Creek Pkwy
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 476-3877
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students
Montessori Academy at Vickery
Montessori Academy at Vickery Photo
Montessori School
(1)
6285 Post Rd.
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 777-9131
Grades: PK-3
| 14 students
Montessori Kids Academy
Montessori School
3036 Old Atlanta Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 595-7855
Grades: PK-2
| 150 students
Omega Learning Center - South Forsyth
(Christian)
2585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-5586
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forsyth County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Forsyth County, GA include Pinecrest Academy, Cornerstone Schools and Friendship Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Forsyth County, GA?
20 private schools are located in Forsyth County, GA.
How diverse are private schools in Forsyth County, GA?
Forsyth County, GA private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is same as the Georgia private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Forsyth County, GA go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Forsyth County, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forsyth County, GA?
50% of private schools in Forsyth County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

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