Your child will learn through a variety of channels including teacher-student classroom lessons, small group activities, and hands-on experiments at our private school in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, South Forsyth.
Field Trips
STEM
Outdoor Classroom
Technology
Private School in Alpharetta • Johns Creek • South Forsyth County
“Hands-on, Minds-on” Curriculum with Frequent Field Trips
At our private school serving Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and South Forsyth, our curriculum is “hands-on, minds-on” and not solely textbook-driven. While an emphasis is placed on STEM, we engage the whole child through the arts, teams, clubs, and community service.
Students enjoy field trips and in-house programs to reinforce materials presented in the classroom.
Private School in Alpharetta, GA A Day in the Life at McGinnis Woods
Come experience a day in the life at McGinnis Woods. We'll introduce you to our small class sizes, our approach to differentiation, specials, after school and discovery club programs, parent perspectives, our nurturing environment and much more!
Private School in Alpharetta, GA Get to Know McGinnis Woods
1999
Year McGinnis Woods Founded
Infants to 8th Grade
Grades Offered
9:1 & 11:1
Teacher/Student Ratios are 9:1 for PreK4, PreK5, and 11:1 for K - 8th Grades.
18 and 22
Maximum Class Size
PreK4, PreK5: 18; K- 8th Grade: 22
3 Classes
per grade level in order to maintain the small school size in which students flourish.
We have been with McGinnis Woods for just over ten years. It has been a second home to our daughter and a wonderful partner in raising her to be the amazing young woman she is becoming.
~Alpharetta Parent of McGinnis Woods Student
Recent News from McGinnis Woods Private School in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, South Forsyth
Check out the McGinnis Woods School Blog—your go-to source for news, highlights, and stories from our vibrant private, non-parochial private school in Alpharetta and Johns Creek, GA. Here, we share classroom adventures, student achievements, campus improvements, field trips, and more from our preschool through middle school programs. Whether it's hands-on STEM learning, outdoor exploration, or character-building activities, our blog captures the joy and curiosity that define the McGinnis Woods experience.
Award-Winning Private School in Alpharetta Recognitions & Accreditations
McGinnis Woods School is proud to be recognized as a Best of 2025 winner for both Best Private School and Best Child Care by Atlanta Best Media. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, nurturing guidance, and strong parent partnerships.
Located in Alpharetta and serving families in Johns Creek, South Forsyth, and surrounding areas, McGinnis Woods is a private, non-parochial school offering an exceptional education for infants through 8th grade. Our accredited programs are recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)—ensuring the highest standards in early childhood and K–8 education.
Our dedicated teachers create a warm, engaging environment where students thrive through hands-on STEM learning, the arts, character development, and outdoor education.
Discover what makes McGinnis Woods an award-winning choice for your child’s education.
Johns Creek / Duluth Best Private School 2025
National School Choice Week Allstar 2024
Alpharetta Home & Family Neighborhood REcommended 2024
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