For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public charter schools serving 31,910 students in Atlanta, GA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Atlanta, GA are Charles R. Drew Charter School, Atlanta Classical Academy and Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Atlanta, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
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 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
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: 38%
Rank: #44.
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
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 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
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 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Riverwood International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
98 Anderson Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1414.
Main Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Lakeshore Dr
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Gr: K-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Kipp South Fulton Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1286 Washington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(678) 278-0160
Atlanta, GA 30344
(678) 278-0160
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3007 Hermance Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wesley International Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Gr: K-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Atlanta Unbound Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1743 Hardin Ave
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 579-0247
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 579-0247
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Strive Primary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1448 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 924-6310
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 924-6310
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
The Kindezi School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Atlanta Smart Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2636 Martin Luther King Jr Dr,
Atlanta, GA 30311
(706) 432-1773
Atlanta, GA 30311
(706) 432-1773
Gr: 5-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2727.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Atlanta, GA 30340
(470) 412-0571
Atlanta, GA 30340
(470) 412-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2828.
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 719-4005
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 719-4005
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
531 Luckie St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 802-8550
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 802-8550
Gr: K-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Temple St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 924-6310
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 924-6310
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3131.
Kipp Ways Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Temple St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 475-1941
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 475-1941
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3232.
Kipp Soul Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Maynard Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 324-6310
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 324-6310
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3333.
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3712 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 472-3003
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 472-3003
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Soul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Maynard Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 759-6852
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 759-6852
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3535.
Skyview High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5134 Old National Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
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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 charter schools in Atlanta, GA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Atlanta, GA include Charles R. Drew Charter School, Atlanta Classical Academy and Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Atlanta?
44 public charter schools are located in Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta?
Atlanta public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Atlanta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Atlanta include: Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School vs. Wesley International Academy Charter, Destinations Career Academy Of Georgia (Virtual) vs. Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual), Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls vs. Wesley International Academy Charter
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