Peachtree City Schools Guide
Fayette County schools are consistently ranked among Georgia's best — with two high schools earning perfect 10/10 GreatSchools ratings and SAT scores 128 points above the national average. Here's everything families need to know before choosing a neighborhood.
Why Fayette County Schools Stand Out
Consistently ranked among Georgia's top school districts — backed by data, not just reputation.
Two Nationally Ranked High Schools
Both high schools serving Peachtree City earn a perfect 10/10 GreatSchools rating — a distinction shared by fewer than 5% of high schools nationwide.
McIntosh High School
- Perfect 10/10 GreatSchools rating
- Niche grade: A+
- Top 5% nationally — multiple years
- Average GPA: 3.63
- 30+ AP courses offered
- Championship athletics programs
Starrs Mill High School
- Perfect 10/10 GreatSchools rating
- Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
- Exceptional STEM and arts programs
- High graduation rate
- Serves south Peachtree City and Fayetteville
Strong Middle School Foundation
All three middle schools serving Peachtree City earn 7/10 or 8/10 GreatSchools ratings, with J.C. Booth and Rising Starr both nationally recognized.
J.C. Booth Middle School
Grades 6–8- Top-ranked middle school in Fayette County
- Advanced academic programs
- Strong athletics and fine arts
Rising Starr Middle School
Grades 6–8- Nationally recognized programs
- Gifted and advanced coursework
- Excellent student-teacher ratio
Bennett's Mill Middle School
Grades 6–8- Growing academic programs
- Active arts and music department
- Serves south Fayette County
Seven Excellent Elementary Schools
Every elementary school serving Peachtree City earns an 8/10 or 9/10 GreatSchools rating. Families can feel confident regardless of which zone their neighborhood falls in.
Crabapple Lane Elementary
9/10 GreatSchools- Top 5% in Georgia
- Award-winning STEM program
- Strong community involvement
Huddleston Elementary
9/10 GreatSchools- Consistently top-ranked in Fayette County
- Gifted education program
- Active parent community
Oak Grove Elementary
9/10 GreatSchools- National Blue Ribbon recognition
- Strong arts integration
- Golf cart accessible
Braelinn Elementary
8/10 GreatSchools- Ranked #23 in Georgia elementary schools
- Dedicated STEM lab
- Large school community
Kedron Elementary
8/10 GreatSchools- High academic achievement scores
- Robust extracurricular programs
- Walkable from Kedron neighborhoods
Peachtree City Elementary
8/10 GreatSchools- Ranked #44 in Georgia public elementary schools
- Strong reading and math programs
- Active PTA
Peeples Elementary
8/10 GreatSchools- Ranked #31 in Georgia elementary schools
- Niche grade: A
- Serves south PTC neighborhoods
Private School Options Near Peachtree City
Families seeking faith-based or independent education have strong options within 15–25 minutes of Peachtree City.
Landmark Christian School
- Niche grade: A+
- 930+ students enrolled
- 100% graduation rate
- Average GPA: 3.67
St. Paul Lutheran School
- Small class sizes
- Faith-based education
- Strong academic foundation
- Located in PTC
Fayette Christian School
- College preparatory curriculum
- Faith-integrated education
- Competitive athletics
Grace Christian Academy
- Pre-K through 12th grade
- Strong community culture
- Affordable tuition options
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
- Archdiocesan school
- Pre-K through 8th grade
- Strong academic and faith formation
Woodward Academy
- One of the largest independent schools in the US
- College preparatory
- Exceptional facilities
School Zone FAQ
Answers to the most common school questions from families relocating to Peachtree City.
Find Homes in Your Preferred School Zone
School zones in Peachtree City can vary by street — even within the same neighborhood. Israel Nelson can verify the exact school assignment for any home you're considering and help you find listings that match your family's priorities.
- Verify school zones for specific addresses
- Find homes in the McIntosh or Starrs Mill zone
- Compare neighborhoods by school rating
- Get a free relocation consultation
"School zones are one of the most important factors in a home purchase — and one of the most misunderstood. I help families verify zones before they fall in love with a house, so there are no surprises at closing."