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Pinecrest Academy
  • Private, Catholic
  • CUMMING, GA
Catholic School

Pinecrest Academy

#1 in Best Catholic High Schools in Georgia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • PK, K-12
  • CUMMING, GA
  • 126 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    COVID-19 protocols in place for 2021/2022 school year. Vaccines not required. Face coverings optional. Physical distancing for indoor spaces. Screens in classrooms to remain, used at discretion. Vinyl desk barriers removed. Use of cohorts to minimize spread/quarantines. Reintroduce After Care, events, parents on campus. Subject to change should CDC/DPH, Federal or State Executive orders mandate. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A minus
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A minus
    6. Sports
      B
    pinecrestacademy.org
    (770) 888-4477
    955 PEACHTREE PARKWAY
    CUMMING, GA 30041
    About Pinecrest Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Application Fee
    $150
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $19,115
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    Average Financial Aid
    From Pinecrest Academy

    Pinecrest Academy is a private PreK3-12 college preparatory Catholic school, located in north Atlanta, GA. We provide an atmosphere of academic rigor and critical thinking, while offering Christ-centered, personalized attention to our students. We implement the philosophy of Integral Formation®, developing the human, intellectual, spiritual, and apostolic dimensions of the whole child. Our Lower School classes are capped at 20 students, and all of our students are known by name. The Class of 2020 (74 students) received over $11 million in scholarships, with 36 Zell Miller scholars and 37 HOPE scholars. We have received the Forsyth County News "Best Private School" award for six consecutive years, and are a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School. We have been a Cardinal Newman Society "School of Excellence" honoree since 2007. Our new Lower School building opened in August 2019, and a new turf athletic field debuted in September 2019. Visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1290
    62 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    93 responses
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    Our STEAM Program Begins in PreK3

    Our STEAM program begins in PreK3, challenging children to think critically and problem solve. Lower School Art incorporates engaging STEAM activities, including building platforms, bridges, and simple machines; planning and building tiny houses; creating fraction birds; building cantilevers; building bristlebots; making simple circuits; and learning the art of cartography by designing maps.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    78%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 18 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 18 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 51 responses
    • Dressing up for homecoming week
      20%
    • Grade Level Retreats
      18%
    • March for Life Trip to Washington, DC
      14%
    • Saints Parade and Angel Parade
      14%
    • Founders Day Mass
      10%
    • Spirit Week
      10%
    • Homecoming
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    454
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 16 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 16 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 16 responses
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $10,555
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    9:1
    Website
    pinecrestacademy.org/academics/pre-k
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
    • Offers Part Week
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses
    Poll
    48%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A minus
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    50%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 16 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 16 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 16 responses

    Living in the Area

    Forsyth County
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      unavailable
    2. Good for Families
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      unavailable
    Median Household Income
    $112,834
    National
    $64,994
    Median Rent
    $1,432
    National
    $1,096
    Median Home Value
    $362,300
    National
    $229,800
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