Top 5 Best Buckhead Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,021 students in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Buckhead are Morris Brandon Elementary School, Atlanta Classical Academy and Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Grades: K-12
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #44.
E. Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #55.
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2875 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,555 students
Rank: #66.
Garden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA include Morris Brandon Elementary School, Atlanta Classical Academy and Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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