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 Score8%
ELA Assessment Score11%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)20 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 1,338 students at Benjamin E. Mays High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Joseph Humphries Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3029 Humphries Drive Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
1.2
Rating
Students
237
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Miles Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4215 Bakers Ferry Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.2
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
13%
Barack And Michelle Obama Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
970 Martin St Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
1.2
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
William J. Scott Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1752 Hollywood Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1.2
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Peyton Forest Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
301 Peyton Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
1.2
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Continental Colony Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3181 Hogan Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.2
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Herman J. Russell West End Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
765 Peeples St Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
1.2
Rating
Students
342
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
6%
Kipp Vision Charter School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
1820 Henry Thomas Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
1.2
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
5%
Kipp Vision Primary Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
660 Mcwilliams Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
1.2
Rating
Students
562
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Crawford Long Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3200 Latona Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30354
1.1
Rating
Students
627
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
8%
Benjamin E. Mays High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331
1.1
Rating
Students
1,338
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
4%
William M.Boyd Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1891 Johnson Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1
Rating
Students
439
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
8%
L. O. Kimberly Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3090 Mcmurray Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30311
1
Rating
Students
270
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
F. L. Stanton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1625 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Atlanta, GA 30314
1
Rating
Students
161
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
500 Whitehall Ter Sw, Atlanta, GA 30312
1
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Judson Price Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1670 Benjamin Weldon Bickers, Atlanta, GA 30315
1
Rating
Students
241
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
3%
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1320 Pryor Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30315
1
Rating
Students
496
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
3%
Frederick Douglass High School
publichighGrade 9-12
225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
1
Rating
Students
1,296
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
7%
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
897 Welch St Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
1
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
2930 Forrest Hills Dr Sw, Atlanta, GA 30315
1
Rating
Students
147
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
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.