For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,208 students in 30038, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30038, GA are Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School, Leadership Preparatory Academy and Murphey Candler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30038 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30038, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
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 30038, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Rock Springs Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Murphey Candler Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6775 S Goddard Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9102
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4603 Evans Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3202
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3202
Grades: PK-5
| 986 students
Rank: #55.
Browns Mill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4863 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8302
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8302
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5333 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #77.
Fairington Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Philip Bradley Dr
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8702
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8702
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
30038, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 30038, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30038, GA include Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School, Leadership Preparatory Academy and Murphey Candler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30038?
7 public elementary schools are located in 30038.
What is the racial composition of students in 30038?
30038 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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