Montessori Academy at Vickery Photo

Best Forsyth County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 3,534 students in Forsyth County, GA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Forsyth County, GA include Pinecrest Academy, McGinnis Woods School, and Fideles Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Georgia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
38% of private preschools in Forsyth County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Forsyth County Private Preschools (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
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
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
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
Cumming KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
124 N Corners Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-4788
Gr: NS-PK
[+] 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
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,534 Students
117,428 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
298 Teachers
12,026 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
52%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1192
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,582
$13,262
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,350
$550
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
26%
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$51.23 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
208 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
225 Students
3,547 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
3,168 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
46 Students
10,368 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,304 Students
62,543 Students
% White Students
37%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
144 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
1,813 Students
35,906 Students
% of Others Students
51%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Forsyth County, GA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Forsyth County, GA include Pinecrest Academy, McGinnis Woods School, and Fideles Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Forsyth County?
15 private preschools are located in Forsyth County.
How diverse are private preschools in Forsyth County?
Forsyth County private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Georgia private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Forsyth County?
38% of private preschools in Forsyth County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Presbyterian).

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