Montessori Academy at Vickery Photo

Best Cumming Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 3,917 students in Cumming, GA (there are 31 public schools, serving 39,181 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Cumming, GA are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Cumming, GA include Pinecrest Academy, Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool, and Cornerstone Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 56%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
47% of private schools in Cumming, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top Ranked Cumming Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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)
(9)
955 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-4477
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Schools
Cornerstone Schools Photo - Spelling Bee Competion
(4)
4888 Browns Bridge Rd
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-8202
Gr: NS-12 | 288 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Our K-5 class enjoying a Bible lesson.
(Christian)
(6)
6905 Post Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 674-2990
Gr: K-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creekside Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
673 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 781-0700
Gr: PK-K | 300 students
Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
770 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 889-4580
Gr: PK-K | 375 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fideles Christian School
Fideles Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1390 Weber Industrial Dr.
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-6705
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Horizon Christian Academy
Horizon Christian Academy Photo - Georgia Aquarium
(Christian)
(1)
1270 Sawnee Drive
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 947-0711
Gr: K-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy At Sharon Springs
Montessori Academy At Sharon Springs Photo
Montessori School
(9)
2830 Old Atlanta Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-6277
Gr: PK-10 | 191 students Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Cumming
Montessori School
(3)
4601 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 205-6773
Gr: NS-5 | 59 students Extracurrculars: 3
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
Gr: 4-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carrington Academy Windermere
Daycare / Preschool
4410 Front Nine Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-8011
Gr: K | 153 students Avg. class size: 20 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5416 Bethelview Road
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 455-5151
Gr: NS-K | 161 students
Horizon Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 2715
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 947-0111
Gr: K-12 | 256 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
Gr: NS-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy at Vickery
Montessori Academy at Vickery Photo
Montessori School
(1)
6285 Post Rd.
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 777-9131
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Montessori Kids Academy
Montessori School
3036 Old Atlanta Road
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 595-7855
Gr: PK-2 | 150 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Parkway Presbyterian Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
5830 Bethelview Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 513-3909
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cumming, Georgia

Cumming, Georgia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2585 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 205-5586
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cumming, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Cumming, GA include Pinecrest Academy, Cumming First United Methodist Church Preschool, and Cornerstone Schools.
How many private schools are located in Cumming?
17 private schools are located in Cumming.
How diverse are private schools in Cumming?
Cumming private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Cumming go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Cumming are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cumming?
47% of private schools in Cumming are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

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