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 Score13%
ELA Assessment Score17%
🎯 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 1,713 students at Sequoyah Middle School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
B.E.S.T Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
1190 Northwest Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1.7
Rating
Students
268
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Kipp Soul Academy
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
1445 Maynard Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.7
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
13%
Cary Reynolds Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1663 East Nancy Creek Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319
1.7
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
15%
Sylvan Hills Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1461 Sylvan Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
1.6
Rating
Students
452
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
16%
M. A. Jones Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1040 Fair St Sw, Atlanta, GA 30314
1.6
Rating
Students
461
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
15%
R. N. Fickett Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3935 Rux Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.6
Rating
Students
432
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
16%
Kipp Ways Academy Charter School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
350 Temple St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30314
1.6
Rating
Students
289
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
9%
Atlanta Smart Academy
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
2636 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Atlanta, GA 30311
1.6
Rating
Students
221
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
5%
Sequoyah Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3456 Aztec Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340
1.6
Rating
Students
1,713
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
13%
Emma Hutchinson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
650 Cleveland Ave Sw, Atlanta, GA 30315
1.5
Rating
Students
295
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
17%
Cascade Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1654 S Alvarado Terrace Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
1.5
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
17%
Ralph Bunche Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1925 Niskey Lake Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.5
Rating
Students
651
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
publicelementaryPK-5
112 Boulevard Ne, Atlanta, GA 30312
1.5
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
17%
Heritage Academy Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3500 Villa Cir Se, Atlanta, GA 30354
1.5
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
17%
Finch Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1114 Avon Ave Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
1.5
Rating
Students
291
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
350 Temple St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30314
1.5
Rating
Students
559
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Kipp Soul Primary
charter schoolelementaryK-5
1445 Maynard Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.5
Rating
Students
505
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Atlanta Heights Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3712 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.5
Rating
Students
663
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
12%
Jean Childs Young Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
1.4
Rating
Students
657
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
10%
D. M. Therrell High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3099 Panther Trl Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
1.3
Rating
Students
964
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
7%
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.