For the 2025 school year, there are 173 public elementary schools serving 99,559 students in Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atlanta, GA are Kittredge Magnet School, Heards Ferry Elementary School and Mary Lin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Gr: 4-6 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Mary Lin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Springdale Park Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
803 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-6050
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-6050
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1325 Mount Paran Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1053 E Rock Springs Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-8950
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-8950
Gr: K-5 | 750 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Dunwoody Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Gr: PK-5 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Ashford Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 895 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 959 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Gr: K-12 | 681 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Spalding Drive Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 W Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Fernbank Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
157 Heaton Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-9302
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-9302
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
Resurgence Hall Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1706 Washington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 382-8512
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 382-8512
Gr: K-4 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
David T Howard Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Chamblee Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2222.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Gr: K-8 | 1,036 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2323.
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2424.
Burgess-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2525.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 916 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2727.
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3850
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2828.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
E. Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Greenland Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7716
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7716
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-5890
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-5890
Gr: PK-5 | 960 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Chesnut Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4576 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ethos Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2295 Springdale Cir Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(470) 502-0046
Atlanta, GA 30315
(470) 502-0046
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ridgeview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5340 S Trimble Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Atlanta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Gr: PK-2 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
2050 Tiger Flowers Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students
1261 Lockwood Drive, Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 99%
569 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4525 Bakers Ferry Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Gr: 7-11
1890 Donald L. Hollowell, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
2210 Perry Boulevard, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
1820 Mary Dell Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
220 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
1445 Maynard Road, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
1559 Johnson Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
386 Pine Street, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
1442 Metropolitan Parkway Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3050 Collier Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
1654 S Alvarado Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
601 Beckwith St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Gr: 6-8
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Gr: 9-12
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
145 4th St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
101 Hemphill School Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Fulton Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1513 E. Cleveland Ave,bldg 300
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atlanta, GA include Kittredge Magnet School, Heards Ferry Elementary School and Mary Lin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atlanta?
173 public elementary schools are located in Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta?
Atlanta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Atlanta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Atlanta include: Ridgeview Charter School vs. Sandy Springs Middle School, Sandy Springs Middle School vs. Ridgeview Charter School, Cliftondale Elementary School vs. Stonewall Tell Elementary School
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