For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 306 students in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA.
The top-ranked public school in Mechanicsville is Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Whitehall Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7950
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA include Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Atlanta?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, 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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