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Best Forsyth County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 4,548 students in Forsyth County, GA (there are , serving 39,181 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
43% of private schools in Forsyth County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 4,548
  • Average Tuition: $13,391
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Forsyth County, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 21
  • # Students Served: 4,548
  • Average Tuition: $13,391
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 13%
  • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 28%
  • View Forsyth County, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Forsyth County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Pinecrest Academy Photo
Pinecrest Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
(12)
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Carrington Academy Kelly Mill-Cumming Photo
Carrington Academy Kelly Mill-Cumming
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4420 Kelly Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 455-6761
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Carrington Academy Preschool of Suwanee Photo
Carrington Academy Preschool of Suwanee
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3180 Peachtree Parkway
Suwanee, GA 30024
(470) 239-8373
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Carrington Academy Preschool of Cumming - Windermere Photo
Carrington Academy Preschool of Cumming - Windermere
Gr: K | 153 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
4410 Front Nine Drive
Cumming, GA 30041
(440) 616-8260
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Covenant Christian Academy Photo
Covenant Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
6905 Post Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 674-2990
(6)
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Map of Creekside Christian Academy
Creekside Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 300 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
673 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-0700
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Map of Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool
Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 375 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
770 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-4580
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Fideles Christian School Photo
Fideles Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
1390 Weber Industrial Dr.
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-6705
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Friendship Christian School Photo
Friendship Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
3160 Old Atlanta Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 845-0418
(10)
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Map of Horizon Christian Academy
Horizon Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
1270 Sawnee Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 947-0711
(1)
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McGinnis Woods School
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
5380 Faircroft Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 664-7764
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Milton Montessori School at Kelly Mill Photo
Milton Montessori School at Kelly Mill
Gr: NS-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
1791 Kelly Mill Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 781-5586
(2)
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Montessori Academy At Sharon Springs Photo
Montessori Academy At Sharon Springs
Gr: PK-10 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 12
Montessori School
2830 Old Atlanta Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-6277
(9)
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Map of Montessori School Of Cumming
Montessori School Of Cumming
Gr: NS-5 | 59 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
4601 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 205-6773
(3)
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Sunshine STEM Academy Photo
Sunshine STEM Academy
Gr: 4-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
110 Samaritan Dr, Suite 110
Cumming, GA 30040
(404) 910-3899
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Map of Cumming KinderCare
Cumming KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
124 N Corners Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-4788
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K | 161 students
Daycare / Preschool
5416 Bethelview Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 455-5151
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Map of Hamzah Science Academy
Hamzah Science Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
Islamic
665 Tidwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 558-3500
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Map of Kids 'r' Kids #21
Kids 'r' Kids #21
Gr: PK-K | 184 students
Daycare / Preschool
3835 Johns Creek Pkwy
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 476-3877
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Montessori Academy at Vickery Photo
Montessori Academy at Vickery
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 1
Montessori School
6285 Post Rd.
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 777-9131
(1)
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Forsyth County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Cornerstone Schools Photo
Cornerstone Schools
Gr: NS-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
4888 Browns Bridge Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-8202
(4)
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Map of Omega Learning Center - South Forsyth
Omega Learning Center - South Forsyth
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Christian
2585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-5586
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Overview

Category
This State (GA)
US
# Schools
23 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearForsyth County Total Schools
202521
202422
202319
202218
202118
202018
201916
201817
201715
201615
201513
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# Students
4,548 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025230198179
2024218192172
2023213197174
2022214206185
2021211199180
2020210188171
2019210199175
2018209194172
2017208206180
2016217205178
2015173187167
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% Average Students of Color
28%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202526%28%34%
202426%27%34%
202326%27%33%
202222%29%33%
202122%29%32%
202022%27%32%
201913%28%31%
201813%27%31%
201711%29%32%
201611%28%32%
20158%29%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
351 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202113:110:111:1
202013:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
20179:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202565%54%55%
202465%54%54%
202366%53%54%
202266%53%54%
202166%52%54%
202066%51%54%
201968%51%53%
201867%51%53%
201762%51%53%
201655%51%52%
201546%50%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025181415
2024181415
2023191415
2022191415
2021201415
2020191415
2019181415
2018181415
2017181415
2016181415
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025101313
2024101212
202391211
202291111
2021101111
2020101111
2019111111
2018111011
2017131010
2016141010
201511910
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Average SAT score
1208
(Out of 1600)
1199

SAT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025119711981233
2024119711941230
2023120411911228
2022120411971229
2021120611981229
2020120611941226
2019120011961226
2018120012041226
2017118812101233
2016115013601306
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025262626
2024262626
2023262626
2022262626
2021262626
2020262525
2019262525
2018262525
2017252525
2016262425
2015262425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,391
$14,188

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$12,858$14,368$15,012
2024$10,662$12,784$13,254
2023$9,857$11,815$12,626
2022$8,838$11,259$12,187
2021$9,384$10,884$11,800
2020$9,384$10,375$11,512
2019$9,239$10,771$11,293
2018$9,065$10,529$11,017
2017$8,621$10,379$10,708
2016$8,520$9,990$10,356
2015$8,050$9,516$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
13%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202511%29%34%
20246%28%34%
20237%27%34%
20227%25%33%
20217%24%33%
20207%24%32%
20197%24%31%
20187%23%30%
20178%22%30%
20168%20%29%
20158%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,615

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
2025$2,000$4,205$7,073
2024$2,000$3,981$6,930
2023$2,000$3,693$6,469
2022$2,000$3,746$6,289
2021$2,000$3,650$6,055
2020$2,000$3,634$5,921
2019$2,000$3,563$5,795
2018$2,000$3,372$5,456
2017$2,000$3,455$5,319
2016$2,000$3,293$5,105
2015$2,000$3,244$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
62%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202562%78%81%
202473%80%85%
202372%81%85%
202272%82%85%
202183%83%85%
202083%82%85%
201983%83%85%
201885%83%85%
201780%84%85%
201680%84%85%
201580%85%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$43 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20250.600.590.65
20240.600.600.65
20230.600.590.65
20220.590.580.64
20210.590.570.64
20200.590.570.64
20190.560.570.63
20180.560.570.63
20170.530.550.61
20160.530.550.61
20150.510.560.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
276 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20256%4%5%
20246%4%5%
20236%4%5%
20226%3%4%
20215%3%4%
20205%3%4%
20192%4%4%
20183%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
170 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20254%3%9%
20244%3%9%
20234%3%9%
20223%3%8%
20214%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20193%3%8%
20183%3%8%
20173%2%8%
20164%2%8%
20154%2%8%
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# Black Students
67 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
20251%10%7%
20241%10%7%
20231%10%8%
20221%10%7%
20211%10%7%
20201%10%8%
20191%10%7%
20181%11%7%
20171%10%7%
20161%10%7%
20151%11%8%
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# White Students
1,947 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
44%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202545%58%52%
202445%58%52%
202342%59%52%
202244%60%54%
202148%61%54%
202049%61%54%
201951%61%56%
201851%62%56%
201758%63%58%
201658%63%58%
201563%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
1,998 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
45%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearForsyth County AverageGeorgia (GA) AverageNational Average
202544%25%26%
202444%25%26%
202347%24%25%
202246%24%25%
202142%23%25%
202042%23%24%
201943%22%24%
201842%21%23%
201737%23%22%
201636%22%22%
201531%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Forsyth County, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Forsyth County, GA include Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool, Fideles Christian School, and Creekside Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Forsyth County?
21 private schools are located in Forsyth County.
How diverse are private schools in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is same as the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Forsyth County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Forsyth County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forsyth County?
43% of private schools in Forsyth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Forsyth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Forsyth County include: Creekside Christian Academy vs. Pinecrest Academy

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