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Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, Georgia
Compare 26 elementary schools in Decatur. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
26
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
22,353
Total Students
Across Decatur
12:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
26 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score27%
ELA Assessment Score31%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 729 students at Peachcrest Elementary School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Elementary Schools in Decatur
Decatur, Georgia offers 26 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
101 5Th Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
7.6
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
75%
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
2617 Talley St, Decatur, GA 30030
7.3
Rating
Students
623
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
72%
Briarlake Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3590 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
5.5
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1215 Balsam Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
5.5
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Narvie Harris Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3981 Mcgill Dr, Decatur, GA 30034
4.1
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
33%
Kelley Lake Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2590 Kelly Lake Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
3.2
Rating
Students
302
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
37%
International Community School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
2418 Wood Trail Ln, Decatur, GA 30033
3
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
28%
Mclendon Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3169 Hollywood Dr, Decatur, GA 30033
2.7
Rating
Students
342
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Canby Lane Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4150 Green Hawk Trl, Decatur, GA 30035
2.4
Rating
Students
446
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
19%
Rainbow Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2801 Kelley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
2.2
Rating
Students
337
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Columbia Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3230 Columbia Woods Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
1.9
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
18%
Bob Mathis Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3505 Boring Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
1.7
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Toney Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2701 Oakland Ter, Decatur, GA 30032
1.5
Rating
Students
207
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Chapel Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3536 Radcliffe Blvd, Decatur, GA 30034
1.3
Rating
Students
495
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
11%
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2162 Second Ave, Decatur, GA 30032
1.3
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
11%
Peachcrest Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1530 Joy Ln, Decatur, GA 30032
1.2
Rating
Students
729
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
8%
Snapfinger Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1365 Snapfinger Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
1.1
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
13%
Oak View Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3574 Oakvale Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
1
Rating
Students
685
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
8%
Flat Shoals Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3226 Flat Shoals Rd, Decatur, GA 30034
1
Rating
Students
373
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
8%
Peace Academy Charter School
publicelementaryK-4
1954 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30032
0
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Decatur, Georgia?
There are several elementary schools in Decatur, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
What is the best elementary school in Decatur?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Decatur include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Decatur?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Decatur is 12:1.