For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,528 students in the neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Sandtown are Randolph Elementary School and Sandtown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5320 Campbellton Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 346-6520
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 346-6520
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Sandtown Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Campbellton Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6500
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta, GA include Randolph Elementary School and Sandtown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Sandtown, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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