Top Rated 15 Schools in Cumming, GA - A Guide for Parents and Students

Susan Zachensky My husband and I were in a position to search for childcare when my mom fell ill. It was a difficult time, but Ms Jaclyn made us feel so welcome and reassured at Goddard. It has truly been a relief that the team has been able to provide such care for our family. The app has been a really awesome way for us to connect as well. The teachers are amazing and we are so grateful for the care, activities, fun, structure and friends it has provided our babies.

Prachi Paliwal My daughter has been going to the Goddard School for almost 1.5 years now, and we absolutely love it! The teachers are caring, and she gets to do so many fun and educational activities every day. I’ve seen so much growth in her—she’s learning a lot while having a great time. One of the things I really appreciate is the daily reports we get as parents. It’s nice to know what she did throughout the day, what she’s learning, and how she’s doing. The owner is very dedicated, and the management team is fantastic—always helpful and responsive. Overall, we’ve had a great experience, and I feel at ease knowing my daughter is in such good hands. Highly recommend Goddard to any parent looking for a caring and high-quality learning environment!

Vidya Karamchedu My almost 4 year old goes to Goddard and she loves the school. We enrolled her when she had just turned 2 and it has been a great experience so far. It has helped in her developmental and social skills. Her teachers are really nice, always greet with a smile and happy to address if we ever have any issues with her meal updates or any other activities. Absolutely love Goddard.

Jane Lee We absolutely love Carrington Academy! From day one, my daughter, Olivia, has been excited to go to school, and that joy hasn’t faded a bit. The entire staff and all the teachers are incredibly warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. My daughter is in the Beginners class, and we are so thankful for Ms. Sri and Ms. Jay. They are simply amazing! ❤️Their patience, love, and dedication helped my daughter get fully potty trained even before turning 3, which is such a big milestone. It’s clear they truly care about each child’s well-being and development. Every day, I look forward to hearing the fun stories they share about my daughter’s day. The communication is fantastic, and it’s clear they pay close attention to each child. On top of that, the classroom activities are not only fun but also educational—my daughter comes home excited to share everything she learned and experienced.

Nigesh Quinston Sahayaraj I am profoundly impressed by the remarkable growth my daughter has experienced since joining Carrington Academy. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Ms. Pallavi and Ms. Brittany for their exceptional dedication, patience, and nurturing approach. My daughter’s language skills have improved significantly, and I have observed outstanding progress in her interpersonal abilities, such as sharing and collaborating with her peers. Additionally, her eating habits have seen a delightful transformation, which has been a welcome surprise. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Ms. Ashley, Ms. Nicole, and Ms. Haley for their unwavering support and for fostering such a positive, welcoming environment for both children and parents. The entire team at Carrington Academy cultivates a warm and encouraging atmosphere where every child is inspired to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. I am immensely grateful for their passion and commitment to excellence. I wholeheartedly recommend Carrington Academy to any parent seeking a nurturing and enriching environment for their child.

bhagath singh My kid went to both Daycare and Pre-K at Carrington academy - Windermere. We’re so thankful for everything Ms.Brianne has done for my kid. She helped him a lot with language, writing, and behavior. Our child became more confident in speaking and expressing himself, and his writing skills have improved a lot. Both Ms.Brianne and Ms.Vinutha helped my kid learn how to behave better and get along with others. They created a kind, supportive classroom where our child felt safe and learned both school skills and important social lessons. We’re really happy with the progress our child made, and we truly appreciate all the care and attention Ms.Brianne and Ms.Vinutha gave. Thank you Ms.Brianne and Ms.Vinutha !!!

Vimal Deep Reddy Nayani - The management is very responsive and does a great job of communicating in advance. The facility is tidy and well kept - Ms. Lucy and Ms. Yamini (GA Pre-K) does an amazing job teaching and keeping the Kids occupied. My daughter is always excited to go to school and wouldnt want to miss it for any reason. - I appreciate all the passion and dedication put in by the staff to help my daughter learn and grow.

Ali Barfield We love Carrington Majors! My oldest started at 8m old and will start PreK here this Fall… my baby also attends now, too! Love the staff, curriculum and all the fun activities for the kiddos! My girls are well taken care of and treated with love all day long! Highly recommend!

Kourtny Hamilton Our daughter has been at Carrington since she was 6 months old, and we couldn’t be happier. The teachers are caring, the staff is friendly, and the curriculum has helped her thrive academically and socially. She’s grown so much in every way, and we’re so grateful for the love and support she receives every day. Highly recommend!

Shaheen Bekebrede Dimple the owner is very organized and professional. The school is always very clean and the staff is very friendly. You can tell they care very much about the Children. Mrs. Hari in Get Set for my 3 yr old is amazing and he can’t stop talking about her. My 4 yr old attends GA Pre-K there and in class with Mrs. Kim and Ms. Lori and they are both amazing teachers. My son has learned so much just from starting in August and talks about his teachers all the time. I have had really positive experience with all of the staff over the last year from Salina in the toddler room to Deanne, Erin and Holli, who you can tell really care about the Children. The After school teacher is also very warm and friendly and I have seen her handle difficult children very professionally. I appreciate all of the office staff being friendly and responsive.

Meena S I’ve had a wonderful experience at this place, and I can’t speak highly enough about Dimple. She is always ready to listen and solve any issue that comes up, and I truly appreciate her professionalism. I’m committed to staying at this location largely because of Dimple—she’s a fantastic leader, and her team is just as exceptional. Almost all the staff know my child by name, which creates such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. My 2.5-year-old is excited to go to school every day, and I’ve already noticed significant progress in just a few months. I’ve also had a great experience working with Miss Tania, Miss Holly, Miss Devona, Miss Hari — each of them is always smiling, welcoming and kind. Thank you, Dimple and the entire team, for making this such a positive experience!

Tara Earhart Two of my daughters attend Goddard school North in the infant room and older 2year old room. We love Mrs Hari and Mrs. Cathrin. The assistants are great too! I love that school is newer and clean. The teachers in the infant room threw a small party for three of the infants turning 1 it was so cute and thoughtful. My daughters don’t cry at drop off and I love that they have consistently had the same lead teachers since we started in August.

Terri Self We have really enjoyed our experience at Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill. One of our children has a very severe allergy, and this school takes so many extra precautions to accomodate our son. Miss Tara and Miss Sondra help put me at ease with any potential reactions or symptoms that may come up with food allergies. We had wonderful teacher experiences with special call-outs for Mrs. Yasmin, Mrs. Rani, Mrs. Savanthi, and Mrs. Ann. Mr. Chandler and Mr. Ian are fantastic male role-models for the kids during summer school. The GA Pre-K program through Mrs. Ann and Mrs. Katies classes are top-notch. My kids learned more than just writing and math, but there was a key focus on holding conversations, learning seasons, movement, geography, and even memorizing our national anthem word-for-word. I would 10/10 recommend this program for anyone in the area looking for a daycare that focuses on learning, social skills, and anyone concerned with food allergies.

Yash We are happy with the care our 13-month-old daughter has received at this daycare. Initially, we were worried about how she would adjust, but the teachers have been wonderful in helping her settle in. We love the daily updates via the app, which is very helpful and allows us to post questions or have quick chats with her teachers if needed. A special thanks to Apoorva and Yasmin for their exceptional care and dedication. This daycare truly feels like a second home for our little one!

Lauren Coleman We have been so pleased since enrolling my child at Carrington Academy! I have never had any of my children attend a daycare as infants so I was super nervous about having my then three month old start. I happy to say that it has been nothing but a wonderful experience. Ms.Tara at the front desk has been exceptional and an amazing resource. She is always willing to help no matter how big or small the issue and she loves my child like she was one of her own. 10/10 for this facility and the teachers that work there!

Stephen Buchanan This daycare and school has been absolutely incredible for my son, and our family. They have a level of care and love they put into their work and the kids that makes it so easy to drop my child off in the morning knowing he is going to have such an amazing experience filled with learning and fun! With moves over the last 5 years we’ve had the chance to be at 3 different daycare facilities in the area, and this one just hits home for us. Even after a recent move in December, we make the longer commute to this school because we love it so much. We couldn’t speak more highly of the staff and teachers!

Amanda Ritter We have loved Akers Academy since our first was in the infant room there! He is now getting ready to enter PreK with our second heading into the 2 year old classroom. The staff and teachers there have been amazing and I’m amazed everyday at all the things my kiddos tell me about the adventures and experiences and learning they do daily! We love our Akers family and have utmost trust in them to take care of our babies; caring for them, playing with them, and teaching them!

Gillian Rager My daughter has been going to Akers Academy for a year and a half. She loves it there! We love all the staff there! They are always so friendly! We honestly couldn’t have picked a better daycare of our girl. She has learned so much over the past year!

Danielle Brady Primrose has been phenomenal. The staff and leadership at our school is unlike any other - after a very unsuccessful situation we landed at Primrose and I couldnt be happier with the things our son is learning. He is growing and developing so quickly, and we owe so much thanks to the Primrose staff! The love he receives each day is evident and we are so grateful.

Patricia G Primrose of Cumming East is part of our family, my children love Primrose! The entire staff, leadership, and admin are professional and caring. I’m so thankful to all of them for being so loving with my little ones.

Svetlana Kapitonova We love our Primrose School. All teachers and administration staff are knowledgeable and doing a great job with children. My questions and concerns are always answered. I feel confident about my child education and safety.

Ashish Salvi I miss sending my son to Ivybrook Academy. It has been his first pre school and the teachers are very warm and welcoming. Ivybrook offers the ideal environment, while the teachers nurture the kids.

Pooja Ravindranath Both my kids went to ivybrook academy cumming location. Hands down the best teachers, principal, and care-givers!! They nurture, show love, and teach students in such a creative way. My kids were always happy and enthusiastic about going to school here!

Xuan Ghamsari We’ve had a fantastic experience at Ivybrook and as my daughter graduates from the Transitional Kindergarten class to go on to Elementary school we’re sad to say goodbye to all the staff at Ivybrook. My daughter has loved learning everyday with her teachers who inspire through project based learning. Their curriculum is rich and diverse, inspiring learning through practical experiments and hands on learning. Ms Sonali and Ms Savita, along with Ms Francine, the Principal, really know the children, care about them and cultivate a real community for learning. My thanks to Ms Yani, the owner, for creating such a special environment for children to thrive.

Mussa Ismael (Slammy809) Great school to send your kids to!

Adolfo Schael Great church witha very active community... A beautiful green area that they use to host soccer games and other activities

Taylor Seabolt I have never actually attended church here, but I have neighbors who do. They are very happy with it. I have gone various times to events that they host at the church. I was a part of Liberty Middle School chorus, and West Forsyth High School that had events here. I also was a part of Forsyth County Honor Chorus that had events here. It is a very beautiful church inside. It is extremely clean and organized. They have a huge auditorium and upper balcony to make wonderful sound. They have a large organ as well. I always love coming here. It is said to be the best place in the county for sound as far as churches go, which is why we hosted chorus events here. The staff who came to help with the events were all nice and respectful.

Suzanne Cooper Our kids have been going to Covenant Christian Academy for 5 years and we are so incredibly thankful for this school! The staff truly love and care for the students. This is a school that feels like family.

Amanda Hearn Covenant Christian Academy has been a blessing to our family for the past 13 years. The teachers pour into our kids and love on them. Our kids aren’t just a number but a student. We love CCA!

David McGinty I regret my previous review. I did not give this school the credit that it deserves for the good. I simply focused on the bad. And I regret that. 8th grade through 11th grade at CCA for me was great, and I made some friends along the way, especially my best friend, Jacob Crowe. I appreciate the community of believers at CCA, and attending here was great. Sure, CCA has its flaws, as nobody is perfect, for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. However, CCA is for sure not the worst school or even the worst Christian school. To all who saw my previous review, I am sorry that you saw that.

SVITLANA MOLCHANOVA I love the Cornerstone School and so all my three kids do. The Pre—K teacher Ms. Cynthia Cabral is absolutely amazing. I saw significant improvement in my kids’ academic skills just weeks after they started the school. They are happy to go there also. The facility is clean and full of daylight. Highly recommend this school!

Melissa Stegmaier I love cornerstone GA PreK. Ms. Cynthia and Ms.Olivia do amazing with the kids. They learn a lot but also have fun too! Ms. Cynthia had both of my children in PreK and both were more than ready for Kindergarten. We greatly appreciate how much they love our children and the impact they have made in their lives. Thank u!

Samantha Jude Cornerstone GA Pre-K is a wonderful experience for my daughter, she is very happy here.if you are looking for a good and a clean place for your child I highly recommend it.The teachers Mrs Cynthia and Mrs Olivia are very professional and caring.Malak comes home every day telling us stories about how fun it is to be in their classroom. Their learning approach is amazing! Thank you for instilling this love of learning into our child. It has been such a pleasure watching her grow this year. Through Mrs Cynthias best teaching methodology my child has learnt basic math and improved her reading and writing. Now Malak is very ready for Kindergarten. She is indeed a perfect teacher and a good guide as well as Mrs Olivia too.

Dave G. Lovely school. Wonderful teachers and curriculum. A perfect model for other hybrid schools to follow.

Kw Gasperson What wonderful experience, absolutely love this school and Staff.

Claire Barany I love SJBA so so much! I can’t even begin to explain how much this school has impacted me as a student, Catholic, and person. The teachers are wonderful and all the other students there are so tight knit and supportive! It is such a wonderful school to attend! I learn more and more everyday! They bring our Christian faith into every single subject which I appreciate a ton! 100% the best Catholic school in America! Thank you so much St. John Bosco staff and parents! Love you guys! God bless! -Moriah Williams 7th grade

Laxmikant Patil My son Spent 3 years in this school. He was in Miss. Jiyoung’s class. During kids very Sensitive age we all need the best teacher and the best environment to learn. We are so blessed to have her as my son’s teacher. My son loved working with her. He learned reading and writing so quick with her. My son was so shy, she filled him with all the confidence and positive social skills. He was learning many new things everyday with Miss Jiyoung. I hope she could be his teacher for all his life. She is very hardworking and passionate about teaching.

Christine Ahn I enrolled my son at MOC for about 2 years and had the most wonderful experience. The teachers are all so on top of the children’s development and I could see it every day in my son who has learned to READ at the age of 3. I’ve noticed all the small things: increase in independence (independently dressing, preparing his own snacks), interest in household chores (wiping his table down after dinner, folding laundry), interest in nature and the outdoors. Seeing him grow has been a gift and I cannot thank the school and Ms. Rashmi (primary teacher) enough. It’s been so wonderful to see my son part of a community away from home. If we hadn’t relocated, we would have kept him at the school longer. Would recommend 10 times over.

Aaisha Khokhar I found this school after doing intense research on good schools in the area. My daughter started in the toddler classroom in 2021, I was nervous at first but after meeting the classroom teacher Manisha I felt better. My mom gut told me that this was the right school for my child. After my daughter turned 3, she was transferred to the Primary classroom with Rashmi, shes just as great, my daughter will continue on to the elementary classroom. The staff is great and knowledgeable and my daughter has blossomed since starting here. My son is now in the toddler classroom and will stay until he finishes elementary. I trust the teachers with my children and theyre always available to answer any questions or concerns I may have.

Gemma Hernandez I have two kids that attend KinderCare. The teachers and staff are great! They are very caring and it definitely feels like a family environment. The director has ALWAYS followed up with me with any concerns and made me feel very safe and comfortable sending my children there. The director is very kind/friendly but will also make sure policies are being followed to maintain and follow standards. Only reason I left 1 star ⭐ off is because I wish we were able to take a week off at a discounted price however thats just for my personal preference/need. Their hours work great with our families work schedule. They recently upgraded their classroom and playground and my kids have loved it.

Keidy Rodriguez My 2 children loved going to this daycare. They are very friendly, the staff and the attention are very kind and helpful. Thank you so much I appreciate it.

Erin Pearson Ms. Arta is so wonderful. My son is well cared for here and loves all his teachers. They truly care!