Top 3 Best Buckhead Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,767 students in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Buckhead are Morris Brandon Elementary School, Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School and E. Rivers 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 preschools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, GA include Morris Brandon Elementary School, Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School and E. Rivers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta?
4 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).

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