For the 2024 school year, there are 82 public preschools serving 43,919 students in Dekalb County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, GA are Oakhurst Elementary School, Austin Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
Dunwoody Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 849 students
Rank: #77.
Glennwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
Rank: #88.
Winnona Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Avery St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Grades: PK-2
| 345 students
Rank: #99.
Clairemont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: #1010.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1111.
Ashford Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1212.
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1313.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 995 students
Rank: #1414.
Briarlake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1515.
Chesnut Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4576 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1616.
Livsey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4137 Livsey Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Robert Shaw Theme School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1919.
Smoke Rise Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4780 Hugh Howell Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 874-3602
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 874-3602
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2020.
Midvale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3836 Midvale Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2121.
Marbut Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5776 Marbut Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8802
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8802
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2222.
Henderson Mill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2408 Henderson Mill Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-3102
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-3102
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2323.
Narvie Harris Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3981 Mcgill Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #2424.
Wynbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 Wicksbury Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #2525.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Brendon Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8902
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8902
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2626.
Evansdale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2914 Evans Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #2727.
Huntley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2112 Seaman Cir
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-7402
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-7402
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2330 River Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-3902
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(678) 874-3902
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mclendon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #3030.
Nesbit Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6575 Cherokee Dr
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 414-2740
Tucker, GA 30084
(770) 414-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 1,165 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Brockett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1855 Brockett Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-2602
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-2602
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Rock Springs Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S Deshon Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-3002
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-3002
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #3434.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2535 Caladium Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-2802
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-2802
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #3535.
Oakcliff Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3151 Willow Oak Way
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-3102
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-3102
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
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Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3235 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 549 students
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
Dekalb Alternative Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
3303 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-4502
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-4502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Grades: 6-9
| 33 students
Dekalb Truancy School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr.
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalbrockdale Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Grades: 1-12
| 133 students
Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3595 Linecrest Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Eagle Woods Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
First Step II (Djj) (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Gateway To College Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Grades: 7-8
| 234 students
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-10
| 328 students
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Margaret Harris High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
2415 North Druid Hills Rd., Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Grades: 10-12
| 843 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, GA include Oakhurst Elementary School, Austin Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County, GA?
82 public preschools are located in Dekalb County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, GA?
Dekalb County, GA public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
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