Georgia›Dekalb County›Atlanta
Best Schools in Atlanta, Georgia
Compare 139 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
139
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
94,755
Total Students
Across Atlanta
11.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
139 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score68%
ELA Assessment Score69%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 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
- ✓20% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,696 students at Midtown High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Kittredge Magnet School
publicmiddleGrade 4-6
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30329
9.8
Rating
Students
552
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
97%
Heards Ferry Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6151 Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339
8.5
Rating
Students
699
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
85%
Mary Lin Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
586 Candler Park Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30307
8.4
Rating
Students
526
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
85%
Springdale Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
803 Briarcliff Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
8.1
Rating
Students
437
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
83%
Jackson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1325 Mount Paran Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
7.7
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
78%
Oak Grove Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30345
7.7
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
77%
Morningside Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1053 E Rock Springs Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30305
7.6
Rating
Students
722
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
75%
Morris Brandon Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
7
Rating
Students
911
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
73%
David T Howard Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
551 John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta, GA 30312
6.5
Rating
Students
1,073
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
61%
Ashford Park Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319
6.4
Rating
Students
757
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
60%
Charles R. Drew Charter School
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
301 E Lake Blvd Se, Atlanta, GA 30317
6.4
Rating
Students
961
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
65%
Midtown High School
publichighGrade 9-12
929 Charles Allen Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30309
6.3
Rating
Students
1,696
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
60%
Spalding Drive Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
130 W Spalding Dr, Atlanta, GA 30328
6.2
Rating
Students
344
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
67%
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary
charter schoolelementaryK-5
688 Grant St Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
6.2
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
Globe Academy Charter School I
charter schoolmiddleK-8
2225 Heritage Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30345
6.2
Rating
Students
1,093
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
59%
Fernbank Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
157 Heaton Park Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30307
5.9
Rating
Students
895
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
56%
Atlanta Classical Academy
charter schoolhighK-12
3260 Northside Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305
5.8
Rating
Students
697
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
54%
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30342
5.6
Rating
Students
851
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
57%
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30345
5.5
Rating
Students
428
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
820 Essie Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
5.5
Rating
Students
233
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
48%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia is home to 139 schools serving over 94,755 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Atlanta, Georgia?
There are 139 schools in Atlanta, serving 94,755 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Atlanta?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Atlanta is 11.8:1.