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#269 of 433 private schools in GA
The Forest School: an Acton Academy
School · Fayetteville, GA
A private school in Fayetteville, GA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
461 SANDY CREEK RD, Fayetteville, GA 30214
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in GA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Forest School: an Acton Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,704/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,138
Median home value
$338,300
Median rent
$1,599/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Joseph Sams SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK | 2.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Genesis Learning ServicesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 3.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Counterpane SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Clearwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Forest School: an Acton Academy is listed in Fayetteville, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Forest School: an Acton Academy
The Forest School: an Acton Academy is a private school in Fayetteville, GA, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 433 private schools in GA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Forest School: an Acton Academy
What grades does The Forest School: an Acton Academy serve?
The Forest School: an Acton Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Forest School: an Acton Academy?
The Forest School: an Acton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Forest School: an Acton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Forest School: an Acton Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Forest School: an Acton Academy rank in GA?
The Forest School: an Acton Academy ranks #269 of 433 private schools in GA.
What is The Forest School: an Acton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Forest School: an Acton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Forest School: an Acton Academy a private school?
Yes, The Forest School: an Acton Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Forest School: an Acton Academy a religious school?
No, The Forest School: an Acton Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Phone
- (678) 938-9081
- Area population (ZIP 30214)
- 32,003
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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