List of 5 news stories.

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  Pinecrest Academy Recognized Among 2027 Best Schools in America

  9/30/2026
  Cumming, GA (September 2026) – Pinecrest Academy has been nationally recognized as one of the Best Schools in America by Niche, the leading college and school search platform.
  
  Niche has ranked Pinecrest Academy as the #1 Catholic High School in Georgia, the #1 Catholic K-12 School in Georgia, the #1 Private High School in Forsyth County, the #8 Private K-12 Schools in Georgia, and the #8 Catholic K-12 School in America, among other top rankings.
  
  Pinecrest received an A+ in the Best Private High Schools ranking, a grade that represents roughly the top 2.5% of schools receiving a grade.
  
  These rankings reflect Pinecrest’s exceptional performance across numerous factors analyzed by Niche, including academic performance, extracurricular activity opportunities, data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education, and user input from students, alumni and parents.
  
  “Being recognized as the No. 1 Catholic High School in Georgia by Niche is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the dedication of our students, faculty, staff, and families,” commented Mrs. Denise Cress, Pinecrest Academy Interim Head of School. “At Pinecrest Academy, we remain committed to forming students of faith, character, and excellence who are prepared to lead and serve others.”
  
  In addition to the Niche rankings, Pinecrest Academy was named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction. This was the third consecutive year that Pinecrest received this prestigious award at the highest level.
  
  
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  Class of 2026 Sent Out to Transform Society!

  6/11/2026
  The Class of 2026, a class of 51, turned their tassels in May and were declared high school graduates by Mr. Rodgers in front of hundreds of guests.
  
  

  Integer Award honorees were Allie Cordova and Nick DiMarco.  The Integer Award is the highest honor a graduating senior can receive. Our Valedictorian was Nick DiMarco and our Salutatorian was Evelyn Fuentes.

  This class leaves a legacy of hard work and impressive accomplishments:

  • 51 graduates earned $7,006,056 in college scholarship awards
  • 4 students will continue to play sports in college
  • 3 students will continue musical careers in college
  • 15,135 services hours were completed by graduating seniors during high school
  • 89% of the class received HOPE and/or Zell Miller Scholarships

  Of special note are the college acceptances into two of Georgia’s esteemed universities.

  Pinecrest Academy’s Class of 2026 has achieved an impressive 81% acceptance rate into the University of Georgia. The average acceptance into UGA is an estimated 29.8%.
  
  

  Additionally, our graduating seniors achieved a 50% acceptance rate into Georgia Tech. The average acceptance into Georgia Tech is 28-36% for in-state students, with an overall acceptance of approximately 13-14%.
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  We’re Enrolling for 2026-2027

  6/11/2026
  Pinecrest Academy is currently enrolling new students for the 2026-2027 school year.  Limited seating is available in several grade levels, so don’t delay in contacting our Admissions team.
  
  If you’ve never been to our beautiful 68-acre campus, we invite you to come tour with us, while learning about our Catholic educational philosophy.
  
  If you are at the very beginning of your child’s educational journey, we would love to welcome your three-year-old to our PreK3 program, a vibrant place for learning, getting to know Jesus, and having a lot of fun!
  
  To schedule a tour, inquire, or apply: https://www.pinecrestacademy.org/admissions/events-and-tours
  To reach an Admissions representative: admissions@pinecrestacademy.org
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  Pinecrest Named Best Private School for 12 Consecutive Years

  2/3/2026
  Pinecrest Academy has been named BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL in the Forsyth County News "Best of Forsyth" contest. This is the 12th consecutive year the school has won this honor, as voted on by the Forsyth County community.
  
  This award comes on the heels of Pinecrest Academy’s recent designation as an AP Honor Roll School, platinum level.  The school is also ranked by Niche.com as the #1 Catholic High School in Georgia and the #1 Catholic K-12 School in Georgia.
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  2025 AP® School Honor Roll

  1/15/2026
  Pinecrest Academy has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Platinum distinction. This is the highest honor.
  
  The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening participation for students.
  
  Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually, based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. The AP School Honor Roll offers four distinction levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
  
  This is the third consecutive year that Pinecrest has been honored to receive this prestigious award, which debuted in 2023.
  
  Pinecrest was also the recipient of the now-retired AP Access Award for the two years it was awarded.