Pinecrest Academy is a Pre-K-12 Catholic school in Cumming, GA, providing support for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety.
Pinecrest Academy is a private, Pre-K through 12th-grade Catholic school in Cumming, GA, that offers specialized support for students with learning differences. The academy provides dedicated programs and support for students navigating dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety, ensuring that academic rigor is paired with personalized attention. Their philosophy of "Integral Formation" focuses on developing the whole child—intellectually, spiritually, and socially.
The school environment is designed to foster growth through small class sizes, particularly in the Lower School where classes consist of 20 or fewer students to allow for increased teacher-child interaction. With a faculty where 55% hold advanced degrees, students benefit from a highly qualified instructional team. The academy also offers a wide range of extracurriculars, including various honors societies, robotics, and numerous athletic programs, providing diverse outlets for student engagement.
As a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School, Pinecrest Academy maintains high academic standards, evidenced by a 100% high school graduation rate. Admissions are rolling with an April 1st deadline, and the school serves families across North Atlanta, including Forsyth County, Alpharetta, and Milton. Tuition varies by grade level, ranging from approximately $9,500 for Pre-K to over $19,000 for High School.
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K (½ Day - 5 HALF days): 9,500 Pre-K (Full day - 5 FULL days): 10,555 Kindergarten - 5th Grades: $15,170 Middle School (6th-8th Grades): $17,085 High School (9th-12th Grades): $19,115 |
| Total Students | 543 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 55 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Melissa McWaters |
| Admissions Associate | Margaret Frain |
| Admission Deadline | Apr. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 30 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · Fencing · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Art Club · Book Club · Challenge Club · Chess Club · Conquest Club · Culture Appreciation Society · Debate Club · Math Club · Mission Club · National English Honor Society · National Honor Society · National Junior Honors Society · National Latin Honor Society · National Math Honor Society · National Science Honor Society · National Spanish Honor Society · Pro-Life Club · Prom Committee · Robotics · Spirit Club · Student Senate · Show More (5) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Band Program · Choir · Drumline · International Theatre Honors Society · International Thespian Society · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Recreational Basketball · Recreational Soccer |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Atlanta Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Cognia · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | www.pinecrestacademy.org/events-calendar |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in 2014 |
| Average SAT Score | 1170 |
| Average ACT Score | 23 |
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