For the 2025 school year, there are 229 public schools serving 172,824 students in Fulton County, GA (there are , serving 35,129 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Fulton County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%). Fulton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, GA are Mary Lin Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School and Lake Windward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Gr: PK-5 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Sweet Apple Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Etris Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Findley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5880 Findley Chase Dr
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 1,094 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Northview High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Gr: PK-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Dolvin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10495 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
Webb Bridge Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Gr: 6-8 | 1,220 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Johns Creek High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5575 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Chattahoochee High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Autrey Mill Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4110 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622
Gr: 6-8 | 1,264 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4805 Atlanta Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13855 Providence Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Ocee Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4375 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13080 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3055 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Milton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Alpharetta High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3595 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
Roswell North Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10525 Woodstock Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Gr: PK-5 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3434.
Taylor Road Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090
Gr: 6-8 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
Alpharetta Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
192 Mayfield Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Fulton County 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
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
86 School Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(404) 768-3600
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(404) 768-3600
Gr: 11-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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
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
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
2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway, Su
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 645-1105
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 645-1105
Gr: 9-11 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 44%
1675 Hembree Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 753-4141
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 753-4141
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
4100 Old Milton Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 475-3223
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 475-3223
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Fulton Sunshine Charter Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1335 Northmeadow Pkwy Ste 100,
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 410-1500
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 410-1500
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
100 Edgewood Ave Ne Ste 915
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 577-8593
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 577-8593
Gr: 9-12 | 1,594 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1848 Vicki Ln Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4702
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4702
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fulton County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, GA include Mary Lin Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School and Lake Windward Elementary School. Fulton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
229 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What percentage of students in Fulton County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Fulton County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fulton County include: Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual) vs. Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual), Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) vs. Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual), Ridgeview Charter School vs. Sandy Springs Middle School
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