Pinecrest Academy

Pinecrest Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
955 Peachtree Pky,  Cumming, GA
Big Creek Neighborhood
4.3
3.9
543 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Beth Howard
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.79
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$22,665
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.79
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
69
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
21
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
68.8%
Hispanic
18.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Two or more races
2.4%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best Catholic Schools in Georgia
#12 Best Private HS in Georgia
#12 Best Private K12 Schools in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 126 Students
Georgia College & State University 62 Students
Auburn University 58 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 45 Students
Emory University 40 Students
Georgia State University 39 Students
Mercer University 37 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 36 Students
Clemson University 33 Students
Berry College 31 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Biology 23 Students
Finance 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Marketing 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Political Science and Government 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 102 Reviews
5.0 Parent
3/17/2025
Pinecrest is an amazing school, the teachers are wonderful, the best part about this school is the amount of focus and effort they put into academics and learning. The teacher student ratio is perfect, I am so grateful that I made the decision of sending my girls to Pinecrest Academy. This school also encourages strong partnerships between parents and teachers, ensuring that students receive support both in and outside the classroom.
5.0 Parent
7/11/2024
Pinecrest has been a wonderful place for our family. The academics are top notch. The teachers go above and beyond to help and make every student succeed. The overall Pinecrest community is so welcoming and a great place to have kids.
4.0 Alum
6/3/2024
This school was an amazing expierence I loved the relationships I built throughout my years at PA. These are long lasting friendships. The school has built a solid foundation for my faith.
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3.9 74 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/13/2025
They claim to be a Catholic school but have zero follow-up when it comes to following Christ's teaching. I had called to see about enrolling my special needs child in the school and was told in no uncertain terms that there was no place for him there.
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5.0 parent
7/18/2025
We have had a multi-generational relationship with Pinecrest Academy. I can attest that the teachers and staff keep the students as their first priority when making decisions, and relationships between teachers, students and parents makes for a familial environment that is truly heartwarming. This a...
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5.0 parent
7/17/2025
We have one graduate and two in the high school. I have seen the fruits of a Pinecrest education. The Catholic faith is a priority for us as well as being qualified for competitive colleges. Our graduate has continued to live the faith while excelling in her college courses. We feel that PA's focus...
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5.0 parent
7/11/2025
When my husband and I began the search for a private school for our oldest who was going into Kinder, we preferred a school that was Catholic and taught our faith and morals. We came across Pinecrest Academy. The minute we drove onto the campus for our tour I knew "this is it"! There was such a sens...
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Pinecrest Academy

Pinecrest Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 955 Peachtree Pky in Cumming, GA. Annual tuition is $22,665. The school has a total enrollment of 543 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Pinecrest Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.79, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $774,043. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs, Fideles Christian School, Friendship Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Cumming has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pinecrest Academy.

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