For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 826 students in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Atlanta are Judson Price Middle School and Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Judson Price Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1670 Benjamin Weldon Bickers,
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6300
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Pryor Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4050
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta, GA include Judson Price Middle School and Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of South Atlanta, Atlanta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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