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My Alpharetta 2026 Best Private School.MY ALPHARETTA 2025 Best Child Care.Award-Winning Excellence

At McGinnis Woods School, our dedication to nurturing, educating, and inspiring every child doesn’t go unnoticed. We’re proud to have been recognized year after year by local families and community publications for our outstanding programs, caring teachers, and commitment to quality from preschool through middle school.

Why These Awards Matter:

Each award reflects the trust our families place in us and the hard work of our faculty and staff. Whether it’s recognition for exceptional child care, innovative STEM programs, or our supportive learning environment, these accolades highlight what makes McGinnis Woods a standout private school in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and South Forsyth County.

In addition to these awards, McGinnis Woods is proud to hold respected accreditations that demonstrate our commitment to high standards and excellence. Learn more about our accreditations here.

Volleyball and soccer awards.The students of McGinnis Woods have participated in the following programs:

Celebrating Our Achievements

At McGinnis Woods School, we believe that meaningful awards reflect more than just our programs — they celebrate the dedication of our teachers, the curiosity of our students, and the strong partnerships we build with families. Over the years, our private school in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and South Forsyth County has earned consistent recognition for our outstanding child care, engaging preschool, and exceptional elementary and middle school programs.

Below, you’ll find a look at some of the awards and recognitions we’re proud to have received — year after year — thanks to our supportive community and our commitment to hands-on, whole-child learning.

hosting the gisa spelling bee round.2026

2025

Awards Day at McGinnis Woods School.2024

2023

  • 2025 D3 MAAC Volleyball Runner Up
  • 2023 D3 MAAC Flag Football Conference Champions
  • 2023 D3 MAAC Track and Field Conference Runner up
  • 2022-2023 Platinum Level Green School Keep Forsyth Beautiful
  • Niche.com  Best Elementary Schools in America
  • Best of 2023 Johns Creek/Duluth Best Private School
  • 2023 Lanier Regional Technology Fair 1st and 2nd Graphic Design, 1st and 2nd
    Digital Photo Production, 2nd Video Production, 3rd Place Animation

2022

  • Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference (MAAC) Division 3
    Soccer Runners up
  • School Wide Food Drive for The Place of Forsyth County
  • 2021-2022 Gold Level Green School Keep Forsyth Beautiful
  • 2022 D3 MAAC Boys Soccer Runner Up
  • 2022 Georgia State Technology Fair 1st Place Animation, 1st Place Graphic Design

2021

  • Forsyth County Regional Technology Fair
    1st, and 3rd Place Awards
  • Georgia State Technology Fair
    1st Place Finalist
  • Jr. Beta Club Book Drive
  • Georgia Independent Schools Spelling Bee, Round 2 Participant
  • School wide Canned Food Drive for The Place of Forsyth County
  • Lego Robotics Regional Competition
  • Science Olympiad Regional Competition

2020

  • Forsyth County Regional Technology Fair
    1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Awards
  • Georgia State Technology Fair
    1st Place Finalist
  • Jr. Beta Club Provided lunch and snack bags for 1st responders
  • Georgia Independent Schools Spelling Bee, Round 2 Participants
  • School wide Canned Food Drive for The Place of Forsyth County

2019

  • Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference (MAAC) Division 3
    Champions Boys Soccer
    Champions Girls Volleyball
    Runners Up Girls Basketball
  • Forsyth County Regional Technology Fair
  • Georgia State Technology Fair 1st place Finalist
  • Jr. Beta Club
  • Georgia Independent Schools Spelling Bee, Round 2 Participants
  • School wide Canned Food Drive for The Place of Forsyth County
  • GISA All State Honor Choir participants
  • GISA Art Contest 1st place finalist
  • Science Olympiad 2nd place overall in division

2018

  • Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference (MAAC) Division 3
    • Champions Boys Soccer
    • Champions Girls Volleyball
    • Runners Up Girls Basketball
  • Forsyth County Regional Technology Fair
    • 1st, and 3rd Place Awards
  • Georgia State Technology Fair
    • 1st Place Award
  • Jr. Beta Club
  • Georgia Independent Schools Spelling Bee, Round 2 Participant
  • School wide Canned Food Drive for The Place of Forsyth County
  • Science Olympiad 2nd place overall in division

2017

  • Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference (MAAC) Division 3
    • Champions Boys Soccer
    • Runners Up Girls Volleyball
  • Forsyth County Regional Technology Fair
    • 1st, 2nd 3rd Place Awards
  • Jr. Beta Club Collected Books and Funds for Hurricane Relief in Texas and Florida
  • Jr. Beta Club Raised Funds for Cure
  • Schoolwide Canned Food Drive for Atlanta Food Bank

2016

  • AIS Science Olympiad (ESO) State Qualifier
    • 2nd Place
  • North Atlanta Metro League (NAML)
    • 2nd Place Track
  • Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference (MAAC) Division 3
    • Runners Up Soccer
    • Runners Up Girls Volleyball
  • Jr. Beta Club Raised Funds for FurKids Animal Rescue

2015 Bandtastic

2015 Shamrockin’ for a Cure

  • Jr. Beta Club raised funds to help cure Cystic Fibrosis

2014 Hosted Atlanta Falcons Gatorade Junior Training Camp

2014 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

  • 2nd Place Soccer

2014 Sawnee Women’s Club Art Contest

  • County Grade Level Winner

2014 Bandtastic

2014 9th District Middle School Georgia State Band

2014 12×12 Love Project

  • Jr. Beta Club raised funds to build a home for a Guatemalan Family

2013 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

  • 4th Place Soccer
  • 5th Place Girls Track and Field Championships

2013 Forsyth Lego Sumobots Challenge Championships

  • 4th Place

2013 Jr. Beta Club Sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive

2013 Toshiba/NSTA Explora Vision Contest

  • Honorable Mention

2013 Bandtastic at Reinhardt College

2012 Falcan Food Drive

  • 7th Place – 1,764 pounds of food collected

2012 Forsyth Lego Sumobots Challenge Championships

  • 1st Place

2012 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

  • 2nd Place Track and Field Championship- Boys Team
  • 5th Place Track and Field Championship – Girls Team

2012 Georgia Public Safety Division of Highway Safety Poster Contest

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in Life Behind the Cones and Barrels

2012 Bandtastic at Reinhardt College

2011 Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference

  • Champions Basketball- Boys Wildcats Tournament

2011 Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference

  • 2nd Place Basketball- Girls Wildcats Tournament

2010 20th Anniversary Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest

2010 Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference

  • Track and Field Runners Up

2010 First Lego League Challenge Georgia Official Qualifier

  • 2nd Place Overall Robot Award

2010 Atlanta Flacons: Largest Virtual Exercise Class Participants

2009 Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute Poster Contest

  • 1st place student in 2-3 won at the county level

2008 Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute Poster Contest

  • 1st place student in 4-5 grade
  • 1st place student in 6-8 grade