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The Wood Acres School

5.00 (2 reviews)
1772 Johnson Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30062
Tel: (470) 683-7818
www.woodacresschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: May. 26 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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The Wood Acres School Photo #5 - Student lockers, more student liberties coupled with more student responsibilities, and a longer academic day are just a few of the changes that help define a young adult's education at Wood Acres. An accelerated curriculum in Middle School and top caliber materials drive our academic program with special attention to the unique developmental needs of young men and women in
The Wood Acres School Photo #6 - The Wood Acres School is a well-known and well-respected private independent school in metropolitan Atlanta. Wood Acres has been educating students since 1969 and is proud of both its rich traditions as well as its focus on developing resilient, compassionate, engaging, and articulate young men and women ready to tackle life and living in the 21st century and beyond.
The Wood Acres School Photo #7 - Just as a parent feeds a child healthy food long before the child appreciates the merits of good nutrition, our Elementary School requires of students mastery of specific skills prior to their applying these skills to higher level thinking. As students matriculate to the Middle School, they will demonstrate expertise in core subject areas and growing abilities in the specialty
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The Wood Acres School Photo #9 - The Early School at Wood Acres is distinctively unique as compared with traditional preschool programs or Mother's Morning Out options. The Early School offers a rare third option: an actual school" for the earliest learners coupled with the purposeful play opportunities and socialization found in the more typical preschool programs. Wood Acres early learners are ready for so much more.
The Wood Acres School Photo #10 - STEM students are all abuzz with hands on, experiential Maker Space projects and activities led by a specialist in this area. Wood Acres has extended integrated, cross-curricular learning with the addition of this dedicated lab. Collaborative learning is naturally coupled with student teams focused on creative thinking, the scientific process, problem solving, brain challenges, and open-ended projects.
The Wood Acres School Photo #11 - Summer Camp at The Wood Acres School is a much anticipated community tradition that welcomes both current legacy families as well as their neighborhood friends to join us for eight weeks of themed fun in the sun" right on our very own school campus. Arts and crafts, guest performers, sports, and activities galore.
The Wood Acres School Photo #12 - A passionate commitment to Spanish is a deep tradition at The Wood Acres School with formal Spanish language instruction for our students beginning in the Three Year Old Program.
The Wood Acres School Photo #13 - Not only do the arts thrive at the Woods but STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) also has a home here with a nationally recognized experiential science program as the adopted curriculum all nestled on 10 acres with walking paths, playfields, and places to laugh, learn, and linger with friends, old and new.
The Wood Acres School Photo #14 - The Wood Acres School plans and coordinates service learning to be a natural extension of our daily teaching, learning, and caring. Projects include bike-a thons for Smile Train, UNICEF projects, backpacks for hurricane students, Cool Girls clothing and accessory drive, MUST Ministry sandwich cross-grade project, pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House, Armed forces survival cord bracelet projects, and more!
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About the School

  • The Wood Acres School is committed to providing quality private school education from 2 years through 8th grade to the families of the Roswell, Marietta, and Sandy Springs communities and beyond.
  • Our GAC-accredited school combines a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with experiences that develop skills such as creativity, collaboration, and communication.
  • Contact us today to see our school in action.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked GA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: May. 26 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Wood Acres School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Georgia Accrediting Commission
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeThe Wood Acres School
Nursery98
Pre-K60
Kind30
130
230
330
430
530
630
730
830
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Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
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Campus Size
9 acres

Student Body

Total Students
428 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
May. 26 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Complete tuition information can be found online at woodacresschool.org
Admissions Director
Nicole Hankamer
Application URL
Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chorus/Glee ClubJunior Beta Club


Club or Organization:
Book BuddiesChess Club
Cooking ClubScience Club
Stem Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand Program


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cardio Kool Kids ClubSoccer Club

School Notes

  • School Motto: Inspiring Children Towards Excellence
  • School Mascot: Navi Gator
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wood Acres School's ranking?
The Wood Acres School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Wood Acres School?
The application deadline for The Wood Acres School is May. 26 / rolling (applications are due on May. 26 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Wood Acres is a fantastic grammar school in East Cobb. The teachers are academically focused but at the same time, allow the students to be creative and artistic. The campus is beautiful and the students spend a lot of time outside learning. We love the school and everyone that is a part of the Wood Acres family.
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5  
Wood Acres is the best preschool and grammar school in East Cobb! They have a very strong academic focus and the teachers are so wonderful. Teachers have been at Wood Acres an average of 15 years or more. The campus is AMAZING! All classrooms have beautiful picture windows of the outside. We love Wood Acres because we feel like a family here!
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