Pinecrest Academy

Pinecrest Academy serves 414 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in Cumming, Georgia. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1 with 40 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school receives a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #305 out of 433 schools statewide, placing it in the 30th percentile among Georgia schools.

While this indicates room for academic growth, the school benefits from serving a well-educated community where 59% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Pinecrest Academy's comprehensive grade range from prekindergarten through high school allows families to keep their children in one educational community throughout their K-12 journey. The school's relatively small enrollment of 414 students across all these grade levels suggests a close-knit environment where students and staff can build lasting relationships.

Located on Peachtree Parkway in a large suburban area, the school sits in an affluent zip code where the median household income reaches $135,591 and median home values are $468,800. The community's low poverty rate of just 3.3% reflects the economic stability of the neighborhood that Pinecrest Academy calls home.

As a private school, Pinecrest Academy operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.