For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 316 students in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Southwest is L. O. Kimberly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L. O. Kimberly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Mcmurray Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-7600
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta, GA include L. O. Kimberly Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Southwest, 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 66% (majority Black).
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