For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 756 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public school in Downtown Atlanta is Centennial Place Academy (Charter). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
531 Luckie St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 802-8550
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 802-8550
Grades: K-8
| 715 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA include Centennial Place Academy (Charter).
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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