Pinecrest Academy is a private, Pre-K through 12, college preparatory Catholic school, located in Cumming, GA. We provide an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering Christ-centered personalized attention to students.
Pinecrest implements the philosophy of Integral Formation, developing the human, intellectual, spiritual and apostolic dimensions of the whole child.
Pinecrest is a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School, the only PreK-12 school in the State of Georgia to receive the 2014 award.
We are a Cardinal Newman Society Catholic School of Excellence and part of the RC Education family of schools.
We maintain a one hundred percent high school graduation rate, and the Class of 2020 received over $11 million in scholarship awards.
Our Lower School consists of class sizes of 20 or less, allowing for more teacher-child interaction.
Middle and High School students dedicate at least 10 hours per year to service projects, as part of our mission to develop Christian leaders who will transform society.
Pinecrest is located at 955 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, serving Forsyth County, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Suwanee, Duluth, Milton, and other North Atlanta areas.
To learn more, visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477. Schedule a tour: https://www.pinecrestacademy.org/admissions/apply-now.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked GA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,500
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Pinecrest Academy Approved for Construction of Second Entrance onto Campus - 07/18/2023The new road will be called Pinecrest Academy Way and will enhance the safety of student drivers, parents, faculty, staff and visitors who visit campus.
- Audrey Matey Has Designs on Runway Fashion - 06/01/2023Pinecrest senior, Audrey Matey, has wanted to be a fashion designer ever since elementary school. Her passion has been nurtured during high school through her AP Art coursework at Pinecrest ...moreAcademy. hide
Top Rankings
Pinecrest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Student Body
Total Students
642 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
Advanced Courses
Art History, Biology, Calculus AP, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language, English Literature & Composition, European History, Government, Latin: Vergil, Macro Economics, Micro Economics, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statics, Studio Art 2-D Design, Studio Art 3-D Design, Studio Art Drawing and Painting, US History, World History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Grade specific uniform
Grade specific uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
Admissions Director
Melissa McWaters
Admissions Associate
Margaret Frain
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
31 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Book Club, Challenge Club, Chess Club, Conquest Club, Culture Appreciation Society, Debate Club, Drug Awareness Club, Gaming Club, Interact 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, Public Speaking, Spirit Club, Student Senate
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir, Drumline, International Theatre Honors Society, International Thespian Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Basketball, Recreational Soccer
Art Club, Book Club, Challenge Club, Chess Club, Conquest Club, Culture Appreciation Society, Debate Club, Drug Awareness Club, Gaming Club, Interact 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, Public Speaking, Spirit Club, Student Senate
Arts and Music Programs:
Band Program, Choir, Drumline, International Theatre Honors Society, International Thespian Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Basketball, Recreational Soccer
School Notes
- Pinecrest Academy is a private, Pre-K through 12, college preparatory Catholic school. We provide an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering personalized attention in a Christ-centered environment of faith and reason. We prepare students to become committed Christian leaders, eager to transform a globalsociety. Following the educational philosophy of the Legionaries of Christ, we implement Integral Formation to develop the intellectual, human, spiritual, and apostolic dimensions of the whole child.We challenge students to identify and use their gifts in service to others. Recognizing the parent as the primary educator of the child, our mission embraces the entire family. We provide a safe, moral, and spiritual environment which leads to positive peer groups and joyful, caring, confident students.
- Pinecrest Academy has been designated a2014 National Blue Ribbon Schoolby the United States Department of Education, the only PreK-12 in the State of Georgia to receive this honor. The school has been recognized as aSchool of Excellenceby theCardinal Newman Society Catholic School Honor Roll since 2007. Pinecrest Academy is fully accreditedby the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Southern Association ofIndependent Schools (SAIS). We are also affiliated with the following associations: Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), and National Consultants for Education (NCE).
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jake Mangan '16 - 1st LT Jake E. Mangan received wings from United States Marine Corps in August 2023. He attended and graduated from Auburn University on ROTC scholarship with Bachelors degree in Aviation Management; commissioned in Marine Corp as an officer; attended flight school at NAS Whiting Field in Milton Florida. He is stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA, flying Huey helicopters.
- Christina Aufleger '16 - Christina Aufleger '16 attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical College upon graduation from Pinecrest Academy. She is a pilot with Delta Air Lines.
- Christopher Daniels '08 - Christopher Daniels, LC, '08, was ordained a transitional Deacon in August 2023. Most Reverend John Nhàn Trần, Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta, presided over the ceremony. Deacon Daniels completed his Theology studies at Legionaries of Christ International College in Rome, Italy. He is serving youth in Barcelona, Spain. His Priestly Ordination is on April 27, 2024, in Rome.
- Ryan McCarthy '17 - Ryan McCarthy ’17, was a two-sport athlete at The Citadel. He signed with Chicago White Sox in June 2023, assigned to Single-A affiliate, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. McCarthy earned Second-team All-Southern Conference following 2021 season and was named to Preseason First-team All-Southern Conference for 2022 season.
- Vanessa Pausa '20 - Vanessa Pausa is a senior in nursing school at Augusta University. She completed a nurse extern program in Summer 2023 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, working in surgical department at Scottish Rite.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pinecrest Academy cost?
Pinecrest Academy's tuition is approximately $9,500 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Pinecrest Academy?
Pinecrest Academy famous alumni include: Jake Mangan '16, Christina Aufleger '16, Christopher Daniels '08, Ryan McCarthy '17 and Vanessa Pausa '20.
What sports does Pinecrest Academy offer?
Pinecrest Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Pinecrest Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for most sports offered.
What is Pinecrest Academy's ranking?
Pinecrest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Pinecrest Academy?
The application deadline for Pinecrest Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 2/14/2022
My Daughter recently started PC Academy & loves the school! She`s making friends, Involved in Tennis, and doing well in her classes. We are also very pleased with the Administration, Teachers, and PC Community! Wish we had discovered Pinecrest sooner!
5 8/25/2021
Pinecrest is an amazing place to raise your family. Not only does PA offer top-notch academics and extracurricular activities including sports and fine arts, but it is truly a school that forms your whole child. They will walk away with a strong sense of self both academically and spiritually. Pinecrest also has a very strong and loving community that will embrace your entire family. I highly recommend it!!!
5 8/20/2020
Pinecrest Academy has given our 9th grade daughter a wonderful education since Kindergarten. She has received and excellent education and formation over the years. She has grown in her confidence as a person and in her abilities and talents. Pinecrest gives all the students many opportunities to grow into the person they are called to be. The extra sacrifice in tuition is well worth it.
5 2/28/2020
I attended Pinecrest Academy from 2009 to 2014 and I highly recommend the school! The education was highly instructive and prepared me well for my college years! The teachers are fantastic and truly care about and know their students. The entire environment is very family oriented and loving. For a smaller school, there are many after-school clubs and sports available! Overall, I'm very glad I came to Pinecrest and I wouldn't choose any other school to have attended for high school!
5 2/14/2020
My son started Pinecrest in 7th grade, and it has been a wonderful experience for our family. He absolutely loves Pinecrest and is thriving. He has met some great friends. I have gotten to know other Pinecrest families, and it's a wonderful group. The dyslexia program has helped my son. He told me the teachers teach the way he learns. I highly recommend Pinecrest Academy.
5 1/21/2020
We came to Pinecrest after being thoroughly disappointed with another private school in the area. We were welcomed with open arms and found that Pinecrest provided us with everything we wanted. If you're seeking a loving environment, strong academics, enriching extracurricular activities, and a great sports program, you've found your home at Pinecrest.
5 1/21/2020
We have had two kids in the school since Kindergarten and now one has graduated and the other is a junior. If you are looking for a good Catholic education with great academics and a wonderful opportunity to form your kids to be wonderful look no further. We would give more stars if it was available to us as a choice here.
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