For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 913 students in the neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Oakhurst are Oakhurst Elementary School and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Gr: 3-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur, GA include Oakhurst Elementary School and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur?
the neighborhood of Oakhurst, Decatur public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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