McGinnis Woods Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Alpharetta, GA
5380 Faircroft Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Alpharetta since at least 2011
McGinnis Woods Country Day School is an independent private school in Alpharetta, Georgia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 188 students and around 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 188
- Teachers
- 26 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 86 girls, 102 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 70% of independent elementary schools in Georgia.
- Compared with 37 independent elementary schools in Georgia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Georgia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask McGinnis Woods Country Day School whether it takes part.
- Georgia Promise Scholarship · Education savings account
- Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about McGinnis Woods Country Day School
What grades does McGinnis Woods Country Day School serve?
McGinnis Woods Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend McGinnis Woods Country Day School?
About 188 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at McGinnis Woods Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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