Top 10 Best Atlanta Public Schools (2021)
For the 2021 school year, there are 190 public schools serving 142,182 students in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top ranked public schools in Atlanta, GA are Kittredge Magnet School, Jackson Elementary School and Lin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Atlanta, GA Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Kittredge Magnet School Magnet School1663 E Nancy Creek Dr Ne
Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-6602
Grades: 4-6 | 479 students
- Rank: #2-32.-3.Jackson Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 81%1325 Mount Paran Rd NwRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Grades: PK-5 | 742 students
- Rank: #2-32.-3.Lin Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 81%586 Candler Park Dr NeRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Grades: K-5 | 641 students
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- Rank: #44.Heards Ferry Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%6151 Powers Ferry RdRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Grades: PK-5 | 782 students
- Rank: #55.Margaret Harris Comprehensive School Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%1634 Knob Hill Dr NeRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: K-12 | 59 students
- Rank: #6-76.-7.Springdale Park Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 77%1246 Ponce De Leon Ave NeRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-7150
Grades: K-5 | 704 students
- Rank: #6-76.-7.Vanderlyn Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 79%1877 Vanderlyn DrRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5 | 705 students
- Rank: #88.Brandon Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 76%2741 Howell Mill Rd NwRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Grades: K-5 | 1,017 student
- Rank: #99.Morningside Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 76%1053 E Rock Springs Rd NeRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-8950
Grades: K-5 | 932 students
- Rank: #1010.Austin Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 77%5435 Roberts DrRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5 | 642 students
- Rank: #1111.Ashford Park Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 78%2968 Cravenridge Dr NeRank:10/Top 5%10
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Grades: PK-5 | 550 students
- Rank: #1212.Dunwoody Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 73%1923 Womack RdRank:10/Top 10%10
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Grades: PK-5 | 1,090 student
- Rank: #1313.Inman Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 69%774 Virginia Ave NeRank:10/Top 10%10
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-3200
Grades: 6-8 | 1,075 student
- Rank: #1414.Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 68%1857 Oak Grove Rd NeRank:10/Top 10%10
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Grades: PK-5 | 534 students
- Rank: #1515.Montgomery Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 68%3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NeRank:10/Top 10%10
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
- Rank: #1616.Smith Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 66%370 Old Ivy Rd NeRank:10/Top 10%10
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3880
Grades: K-5 | 972 students
- Rank: #1717.Charles R. Drew Charter School Charter School301 E Lake Blvd Se
Math: 69% | Reading: 61%Rank:10/Top 10%10
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5 | 991 students
- Rank: #1818.Spalding Drive Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%130 W Spalding DrRank:10/Top 10%10
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880
Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
- Rank: #1919.Globe Academy Charter School I Charter School2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Math: 58% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Grades: K-7 | 783 students
- Rank: #2020.Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School Charter School688 Grant St Se
Math: 63% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Grades: K-5 | 403 students
- Rank: #2121.3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Grades: 6-8 | 957 students
- Rank: #2222.Woodland Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 55%1130 Spalding DrRank:9/Top 20%10
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-5890
Grades: PK-5 | 986 students
- Rank: #2323.5035 Vermack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8502
Grades: 9-12 | 1,993 student
- Rank: #2424.Grady High School Math: 50% | Reading: 66%929 Charles Allen Dr NeRank:9/Top 20%10
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 802-3001
Grades: 9-12 | 1,332 student
- Rank: #2525.Charles Drew Charter School Ja/sa Charter School300 E Lake Blvd Se
Math: 55% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12 | 766 students
- Rank: #2626.Chamblee Charter High School Charter School3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Math: 51% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20%10
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Grades: 9-12 | 1,664 student
- Rank: #2727.Chesnut Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 60%4576 N Peachtree RdRank:9/Top 20%10
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Grades: PK-5 | 453 students
- Rank: #2828.Sagamore Hills Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%1865 Alderbrook Rd NeRank:8/Top 30%10
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Grades: PK-5 | 431 students
- Rank: #2929.Sutton Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 57%2875 Northside Dr NwRank:8/Top 30%10
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Grades: 6-8 | 1,552 student
- Rank: #3030.Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School Charter School820 Essie Ave Se
Math: 49% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30%10
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Grades: 6-8 | 234 students
- Rank: #3131.Atlanta Classical Academy Charter School3260 Northside Dr Nw
Math: 42% | Reading: 70%Rank:8/Top 30%10
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Grades: K-12 | 592 students
- Rank: #32-3332.- 33.Henderson Mill Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 48%2408 Henderson Mill Rd NeRank:8/Top 30%10
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-3102
Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
- Rank: #32-3332.- 33.3801 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702
Grades: 9-12 | 2,172 students
- Rank: #3434.Peachtree Middle School Charter School4664 N Peachtree Rd
Math: 48% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30%10
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Grades: 6-8 | 1,579 student
- Rank: #3535.Uhs Of Laurel Heights Special Education School934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%10
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Grades: 2-12 | 40 students
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