McGinnis Woods School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked GA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 342 students
Yearly Tuition: $16,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

McGinnis Woods School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	McGinnis Woods School
Nursery	110
Pre-K	45
Kind	18
1	30
2	28
3	26
4	26
5	20
6	18
7	7
8	14

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

reading/dyslexia support

Year Founded

1999

School Motto

'Hands-on, Minds-on'

Student Body

Total Students

342 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

khaki pants, monogrammed shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,000

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Tuition Notes

Please see website for tuition costs.

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mary H. Johnson

Admissions Associate

Lisa Aber

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballGolf

SoccerSwimming

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Wildcats

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessCooking

Green TeamJr. Beta Club

Newspaper Staff/ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChorus

Private music lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

PlayballSoccer

Tennis

School Notes

Inspiring students with the passion to excel.

McGinnis Woods School, established in 1999, is a private, non-parochial school offering a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Education. The beautiful school campus which is located in Alpharetta. The Preschool accepts children as young as 6 weeks and the Elementary/Middle School teaches students in PreK 4 through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC.
The mission of McGinnis Woods is to inspire students with the passion to excel. This is accomplished by providing superior hands-on, minds-on academics which foster self-confidence and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Superior educational resources are implemented to maximize the learning experience of our diverse student population. Small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios and individualized education is a McGinnis Woods distinctive. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technology, an emphasis on differentiated groupings, STEM, and projects which make each day unique. Frequent guest speakers, monthly field trips for each grade level, and community service round out the curriculum. Drama Club, Competitive Sports, Robotics, and Science Olympiad teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does McGinnis Woods School cost?

McGinnis Woods School's tuition is approximately $16,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of McGinnis Woods School?

The acceptance rate of McGinnis Woods School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.

What sports does McGinnis Woods School offer?

McGinnis Woods School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is McGinnis Woods School's ranking?

McGinnis Woods School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for McGinnis Woods School?

The application deadline for McGinnis Woods School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Alpharetta, GA is $19,341 for elementary schools and $22,425 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alpharetta, GA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).