For the 2024-25 school year, there are 167 public elementary schools serving 99,635 students in Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atlanta, GA are Kittredge Magnet School, Heards Ferry Elementary School and Austin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Grades: 4-6
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Austin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mary Lin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Springdale Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1246 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-7150
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-7150
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
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
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1325 Mount Paran Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Morningside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
774 Virginia Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-8950
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-8950
Grades: K-5
| 816 students
Rank: #1010.
Dunwoody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #1111.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #1212.
Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1313.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 964 students
Rank: #1414.
David T Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
551 John Wesley Dobbs
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #1515.
Chamblee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #1616.
Ashford Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1717.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1818.
Spalding Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 W Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1919.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Grades: K-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #2020.
Resurgence Hall Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1706 Washington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 382-8512
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 382-8512
Grades: K-4
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Fernbank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
157 Heaton Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-9302
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-9302
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #2222.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Grades: K-12
| 678 students
Rank: #2323.
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3880
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #2424.
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
| 429 students
Rank: #2525.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #2626.
Burgess-peterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1682 Glenwood Ave. Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #2727.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Grades: 2-11
| 51 students
Rank: #2828.
Chesnut Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
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
| 520 students
Rank: #2929.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #3030.
High Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Greenland Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7716
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7716
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #3131.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 925 students
Rank: #3232.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-5890
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-5890
Grades: PK-5
| 968 students
Rank: #3333.
E. Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #3434.
Ridgeview Charter School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5340 S Trimble Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Rank: #3535.
Briar Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1131 Briar Vista Ter Ne
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678) 874-5902
Atlanta, GA 30324
(678) 874-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
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Atlanta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Grades: PK-2
| 383 students
2050 Tiger Flowers Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
1261 Lockwood Drive, Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Atlanta Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
569 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Grades: K-8
| 467 students
4525 Bakers Ferry Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
1890 Donald L. Hollowell, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2210 Perry Boulevard, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 405 students
1820 Mary Dell Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
220 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
1445 Maynard Road, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
1559 Johnson Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
386 Pine Street, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Campbell School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21 Thirkield Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7533
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7533
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1442 Metropolitan Parkway Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Clifton Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
3050 Collier Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
1654 S Alvarado Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
601 Beckwith St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Grades: 6-8
| 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 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Grades: 9-12
| 230 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-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
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
145 4th St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
101 Hemphill School Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
156 Heaton Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-7102
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-7102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
First Step II (Djj) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Fulton Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1513 E. Cleveland Ave,bldg 300
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atlanta, GA include Kittredge Magnet School, Heards Ferry Elementary School and Austin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atlanta?
167 public elementary schools are located in Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta?
Atlanta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Atlanta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Atlanta include: Ridgeview Charter School vs. Sandy Springs Middle School, Sandy Springs Middle School vs. Ridgeview Charter School, Ralph Bunche Middle School vs. Sandtown Middle School
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