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 Score40%
ELA Assessment Score49%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 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 2,368 students at North Atlanta High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
480 Clifton St Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
5.2
Rating
Students
580
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
50%
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
publichighPK-12
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
5
Rating
Students
53
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
publichighPK-12
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30329
5
Rating
Students
76
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
49.5%
North Atlanta High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4111 Northside Pkwy Nw, Atlanta, GA 30327
5
Rating
Students
2,368
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
31%
Charles Drew Charter Ja/Sr Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
300 E Lake Blvd Se, Atlanta, GA 30317
4.8
Rating
Students
941
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
40%
Woodland Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1130 Spalding Dr, Atlanta, GA 30350
4.7
Rating
Students
851
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
47%
High Point Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
520 Greenland Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
4.7
Rating
Students
684
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
E. Rivers Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305
4.6
Rating
Students
699
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
44%
Ridgeview Charter School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5340 S Trimble Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
4.6
Rating
Students
945
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
39%
Briar Vista Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1131 Briar Vista Ter Ne, Atlanta, GA 30324
4.5
Rating
Students
482
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Riverwood International Charter School
publichighGrade 9-12
5900 Raider Dr, Atlanta, GA 30328
4.5
Rating
Students
1,737
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
34%
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2875 Northside Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305
4.5
Rating
Students
1,619
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
40%
Bolton Academy Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2268 Adams Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
4.3
Rating
Students
590
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
41%
Peachtree Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4664 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338
4.2
Rating
Students
1,214
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
38%
Druid Hills High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1798 Haygood Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30307
4
Rating
Students
1,468
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
33%
Westlake High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2400 Union Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
3.9
Rating
Students
2,056
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
40%
Garden Hills Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
285 Sheridan Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30305
3.9
Rating
Students
494
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
36%
Parkside Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
685 Mercer St Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
3.9
Rating
Students
650
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
35%
North Springs High School
publichighGrade 9-12
7447 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328
3.8
Rating
Students
1,195
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
31%
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
charter schoolhighK-11
1049 Custer Avenue Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
3.8
Rating
Students
318
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
29%
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.