Education

Public Schools

Peachtree City students enjoy the benefits of the Fayette County School System, consistently ranked among the top in the State of Georgia. Comprised of 27 schools, including one Evening High School and one Alternative School, the system has over 21,000 students enrolled.

Recognized as one the leading school systems in Georgia, Fayette County schools have the highest SAT, CRCT, and ITBS scores in the state. The Fayette County Board of Education states that two of their main goals are to improve academic achievement and to serve as strong positive role models for students. Two schools have obtained the National Blue Ribbon School distinction; many have earned the School of Excellence distinction. Some strong points of the system are their strong academics, excellent community support, small class size, the lifestyle advantage, staff development opportunities and the wide array of extra curricular activities available to students.

Schools In The County

• Braelinn Elementary - K-5
• Crabapple Elementary - K-5
• Huddleston Elementary - K-5
• Kedron Elementary - K-5
• Oak Grove Elementary - K-5
• Peachtree City Elementary - K-5
• Peeples Elementary - K-5
• J.C. Booth Middle - 6-8
• Rising Starr Middle - 6-8
• Bennett's Mill Middle - 6-8
• McIntosh High - 9-12
• Starrs Mill High - 9-12

2019 Average SAT Scores

McIntosh High School: 1219
Sandy Creek High School: 1082
Starr's Mill High School: 1179
Fayette Co. System: 1140
State Average: 1048
National Average: 1039

2019 Graduation Rates

McIntosh High School: 93.8%
Sandy Creek High School: 84.4%
Starr's Mill High School: 96.3%
Fayette County System: 91.3%
State Average: 83.3%
National Average: 93% (2017 data)

Higher Education

Peachtree City also has several colleges and universities within an hour's commute:

• Atlanta Metropolitan College
• Atlanta Technical College
• Bauder College - Atlanta campus
• Brenau University - South Atlanta Campus
• Clayton State University (Fayette Campus located in PTC's Westpark Office Park)
• Emory University
• Georgia Institute of Technology 
• Georgia Military College
• Georgia State University
• Gordon College
• Medtech Atlanta - Morrow, Marietta, Tucker
• Point University (formerly Atlanta Christian College)
• Southern Crescent Technical College
• The University of West Georgia

Area Private Schools

• Bedford School / Squirrel Hollow Learning Camp (Grades 1-9)
• The Campus (Grades 1-12)
• Counterpane School & Montessori Counterpane (Ages 3-18)
• Crestwood Christian Academy (Grades 1-12)
• Crossroads Christian School (Grades 1-8)
• Fayette Christian School (Grades K-12)
• Fayette Montessori School (18 mos - 6th grade)
• First Baptist Kindergarten (ages 2 through Kindergarten)
• The Foundry School(Private High School)
• Grace Christian Academy (Grades Preschool -12)
• Landmark Christian School (Grades Pre K-12)
• Legacy Preparatory Academy (Grades 1-6)
• Lighthouse, The (Grades 5-12)
• Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School (Grades 9-12)
• Our Lady of Victory Catholic School (Grades K-8)
• Rising Star Montessori (Ages 18 mos -10)
• St. Paul Lutheran School (Grades K-8)
• Woodward Academy (Pre K-12)

Preschool, Child Care, After School

• The Goddard School of Peachtree City (Preschool and child care - infant - elementary)
• Harvest Rain Early Learning Academy (Daycare / Kindergarten & After Care)
• Kids R Kids of North Peachtree City (Preschool and child care - 6 weeks - 12 yrs)
• Kids R Kids of South Peachtree City (Preschool and child care - 6 weeks - 12 yrs)
• Oxford Trails Academy (Preschool and child care - 6 weeks - elementary)
• Royal Learners (Preschool and childcare - infant to PreK)
• Starr's Mill Academy (Preschool and child care - 6 weeks - elementary)