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 Score18%
ELA Assessment Score24%
🎯 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 1,003 students at Doraville United Elementary School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Heritage Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2600 Jolly Rd, Atlanta, GA 30349
2.6
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
31%
Kipp South Fulton Academy School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8
1286 Washington Rd, Atlanta, GA 30344
2.6
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
18%
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%
West Manor Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
570 Lynhurst Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
2.5
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Kipp Strive Charter School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
1444 Lucile Ave Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
2.5
Rating
Students
312
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
16%
Kipp Strive Primary Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
1448 Lucile Ave Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
2.5
Rating
Students
627
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Kindezi Old 4Th Ward
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30317
2.3
Rating
Students
321
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
19%
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2672 Old Hapeville Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30315
2.2
Rating
Students
253
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Carver High School Early College
publichighGrade 9-12
55 Mcdonough Blvd Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
2.2
Rating
Students
514
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
545 Hill St Se, Atlanta, GA 30312
2
Rating
Students
879
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
15%
Fred A. Toomer Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
65 Rogers St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30317
2
Rating
Students
513
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Benteen Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
200 Cassanova Street Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
2
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
The Kindezi School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
2
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
15%
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
6045 Buffington Rd, Atlanta, GA 30349
2
Rating
Students
638
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology
publicelementaryPK-5
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30316
1.9
Rating
Students
844
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
17%
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
charter schoolmiddleK-8
531 Luckie St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30313
1.8
Rating
Students
757
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
15%
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
631 Harwell Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1.8
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
Doraville United Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3630 Shallowford Rd Ne, Atlanta, GA 30340
1.8
Rating
Students
1,003
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
23%
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2040 Brewer Blvd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
1.7
Rating
Students
338
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
22%
Deerwood Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
3070 Fairburn Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.7
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
13%
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.