For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 851 students in the neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Bankhead are Kipp Ways Primary Charter School and Kipp Ways Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta, GA include Kipp Ways Primary Charter School and Kipp Ways Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Bankhead, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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