Public elementary schools in Georgia achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 39% (2025-26).
The public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Georgia is Kittredge Magnet School, with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 79%
99%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 84%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Georgia (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 4-6
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Rank: #22.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 4-8
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Rank: #33.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-5
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Rank: #44.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-12
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Rank: #55.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-5
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 3-5
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: PK-5
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Level Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-5
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Davidson Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 6-12
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: PK-5
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-5
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-5
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Mary Lin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: K-5
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-5
4109 Mullikin Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 447-1016
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 447-1016
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-5
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: PK-5
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Fairyland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
1306 Lula Lake Rd
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 48% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-12
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: PK-5
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: PK-5
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Braelinn Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-5
975 Robinson Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-5410
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-5
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-5
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: PK-5
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-5
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-5
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-5
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 6-8
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 6-8
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Rank: #27 - 3227. - 32.
Wilson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: PK-5
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: PK-5
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: PK-5
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Rank: #33 - 3833. - 38.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 6-8
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Georgia average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Georgia average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency is 39%% for 2025-26.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Georgia?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Georgia include Kittredge Magnet School, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy.
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