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 Score26%
ELA Assessment Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 9,952 students at Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual).
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
8100 Roberts Dr, Atlanta, GA 30350
3.7
Rating
Students
548
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
37%
Westside Atlanta Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1903 Drew Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
3.6
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
33%
Beecher Hills Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2257 Bollingbrook Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
3.5
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Hawthorne Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2535 Caladium Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30345
3.5
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Hillside Conant School
publichighGrade 1-12
690 Courtenay Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
3.5
Rating
Students
67
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
20%
Ethos Classical Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
2295 Springdale Cir Sw, Atlanta, GA 30315
3.5
Rating
Students
676
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
Sandy Springs Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8750 Pride Pl, Atlanta, GA 30350
3.4
Rating
Students
763
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
25%
Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)
charter schoolhighK-12
1745 Phoenix Blvd Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30349
3.3
Rating
Students
9,952
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
26%
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
charter schoolhighK-11
1049 Custer Avenue Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
3
Rating
Students
307
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
31%
Camp Creek Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4345 Welcome All Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30349
2.9
Rating
Students
748
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
23%
Cobb Horizon High School
publichighGrade 6-12
1765 The Exchange Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
2.9
Rating
Students
927
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
22%
Maynard Jackson High School
publichighGrade 9-12
801 Glenwood Ave Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
2.9
Rating
Students
1,549
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
28%
Randolph Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5320 Campbellton Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
2.8
Rating
Students
497
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
22%
Henderson Mill Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2408 Henderson Mill Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30345
2.8
Rating
Students
541
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
23%
Sandtown Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5400 Campbellton Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
2.8
Rating
Students
956
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
21%
Coretta Scott King Young Women'S Leadership Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
1190 Northwest Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
2.7
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Wesley International Academy Charter
charter schoolmiddleK-8
211 Memorial Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
2.7
Rating
Students
776
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
21%
Lake Forest Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5920 Sandy Springs Cir, Atlanta, GA 30328
2.6
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
27%
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.