Mount Zion Primary serves 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Zion Primary's student population of 620 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Motto
I will succeed.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mount Zion Primary is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
72%
36%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mount Zion Primary often compared to?
Mount Zion Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School, Morrow Elementary School, Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mount Zion Primary?
620 students attend Mount Zion Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mount Zion Primary students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Zion Primary?
Mount Zion Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Zion Primary offer ?
Mount Zion Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Zion Primary part of?
Mount Zion Primary is part of Clayton County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
August 03, 2026 (Monday)
FALL BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
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