Montessori Academy at Vickery Photo

Best Forsyth County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 4,836 students in Forsyth County, GA (there are 31 public schools, serving 39,181 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 Covenant Christian Academy, Creekside Christian Academy, and Fideles Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
48% of private schools in Forsyth County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Forsyth County Private Schools (2026)

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
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
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
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Horizon Christian Academy
(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
McGinnis Woods School
5380 Faircroft Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 664-7764
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 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
Hamzah Science Academy
(Islamic)
665 Tidwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 558-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Tuition listed
Kids 'r' Kids #21
Daycare / Preschool
3835 Johns Creek Pkwy
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 476-3877
Gr: 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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Forsyth County, Georgia

Forsyth County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This County (Forsyth County)
This State (GA)
# Schools
21 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,836 Students
163,482 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
28%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
399 Teachers
17,168 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1197
(Out of 1600)
1198
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,858
$14,188
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,350
$629
Average % on Financial Aid
11%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,205
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$60.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
373 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
276 Students
4,835 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
172 Students
5,468 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
68 Students
16,777 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
2,122 Students
94,518 Students
% White Students
45%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
182 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
2,108 Students
40,996 Students
% of Others Students
44%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 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 Covenant Christian Academy, Creekside Christian Academy, and Fideles Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Forsyth County?
18 private schools are located in Forsyth County.
How diverse are private schools in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.
What percentage of students in Forsyth County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Forsyth County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Forsyth County?
48% of private schools in Forsyth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

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