Known for academic excellence in private school education for over 50 years! Visit us north of Atlanta in Marietta.
Wood Acres is an independent school offering small class sizes and an accelerated curriculum designed to challenge each child and encourage a natural love of learning.
Preschool (2-4), Elementary School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8)
A wooded 10 acre campus, cottage-style classrooms and talented,dedicated teachers provide an unparalled learning environment for students to grow academically, personally and socially.
The Wood Acres School strives to prepare students to think critically, work collaboratively, problem solve creatively and express themselves fluently in both English and Spanish.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: May. 24 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Wood Acres School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
428 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
May. 24 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Preschool tuition ranges from $5,200 - $8,000. Elementary School tuition ranges from $12,000 - $12,900. Middle School tuition ranges from $13,900 - $14,300. Complete tuition information can be found online at woodacresschool.org
Admissions Director
Nicole Hankamer
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chorus/Glee Club, Junior Beta Club
Club or Organization:
Book Buddies, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Science Club, Stem Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cardio Kool Kids Club, Soccer Club
Club or Organization:
Book Buddies, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Science Club, Stem Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cardio Kool Kids Club, Soccer Club
School Notes
- For more information about Wood Acres visithttps://woodacresschool.org/fast-facts/.
- Schedule a private Preschool (2 years - 4 years ) campus tour Tuesdays - Fridays @ 770-971-1880 or email admissions@woodacresschool.org.
- For more informaiton about Preschool visithttps://woodacresschool.org/early-school/
- Schedule a private Elementary School (Kindergarten - Fifth Grade) campus tour Tuesdays - Fridays @ 770-971-1880 or email admissions@woodacresschool.org.
- For more information about Elementary School visithttps://woodacresschool.org/grammar-school/
- Schedule a private Middle School (Sixth - Eighth Grade) campus tour Tuesdays - Fridays @ 770-971-1880 or email admissions@woodacresschool.org.
- For more information about Middle School visithttps://woodacresschool.org/upper-school/
- Accepting new student applications for the 2023 - 2024 school year November 2023 - May 2024. Rolling admissions. Apply online:https://woodacresschool.org/why-wa/how-to-apply/
- Summer Camp 2023 is open to all incoming 3 year old students to rising 3rd grade students. Applications and registration information online athttps://woodacresschool.org/summer-camp/
Source: Verified school update
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. 24 / rolling (applications are due on May. 24 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 11/12/2014
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.
5 7/12/2013
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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