The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Atlanta for 2026 are Beecher Hills Elementary School (9.5/10), Springdale Park Elementary School (9.5/10), and Spalding Drive Elementary (9.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 78 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Atlanta's elementary school landscape spans 78 ranked schools, with composite scores ranging from well below average to Mary Lin Elementary School's leading 9.6 out of 10. That top-to-bottom spread gives parents real choices — and real differences to weigh. Burgess-Peterson Elementary and Parkside Elementary round out the upper tier, both scoring above 9.0 alongside Bolton Academy and Benteen Elementary. The metro average sits at 6.9 out of 10, but 47 schools — roughly 60% of the ranked pool — clear the 7.0 mark, meaning strong options are distributed across the city rather than concentrated in a single pocket. Scores, student-to-teacher ratios, and other key indicators are all sortable in the table below. Filter by what matters most to your family to quickly identify schools worth a closer look.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.5
- 29.5
- 39.5
- 49.4
- 59.1
- 69.0
- 79.0
- 88.8
- 98.8
- 108.8
All 78 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 78
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Beecher Hills Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 252student-teacher ratio 10.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 2Springdale Park Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 427student-teacher ratio 11.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 3Spalding Drive ElementaryFulton Countystudents 352student-teacher ratio 11.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 4Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - ElementarycharterAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 394student-teacher ratio 11.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 5High Point Elementary SchoolFulton Countystudents 668student-teacher ratio 13.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Oak Grove Elementary SchoolDekalb Countystudents 388student-teacher ratio 12.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 7Dekalb Brilliance AcademycharterState Specialty Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academystudents 255student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 8Benteen Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 306student-teacher ratio 9.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 9Morningside Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 750student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 10Lake Forest ElementaryFulton Countystudents 574student-teacher ratio 10.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11William J. Scott Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 312student-teacher ratio 9.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 12Joseph Humphries Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 259student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Ivy Preparatory Academy- InccharterState Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Incstudents 459student-teacher ratio 11.8:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 14Peyton Forest Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 309student-teacher ratio 9.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Parkside Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 603student-teacher ratio 13.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Ashford Park Elementary SchoolDekalb Countystudents 725student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 17Barack and Michelle Obama AcademyAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 269student-teacher ratio 12.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 18West Manor Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 238student-teacher ratio 9.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 19Burgess-Peterson Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 568student-teacher ratio 13.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 20Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 405student-teacher ratio 10.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 21Deerwood AcademyAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 475student-teacher ratio 12.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 22Fernbank Elementary SchoolDekalb Countystudents 768student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 23Continental Colony Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 351student-teacher ratio 10.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 24Dunwoody Springs Elementary SchoolFulton Countystudents 548student-teacher ratio 12.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 25Sara Rawson Smith Elementary SchoolAtlanta Public Schoolsstudents 875student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Georgia education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Georgia. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Beecher Hills Elementary School
Atlanta Public Schools
252 students · 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Georgia
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 9.8
- 2
Springdale Park Elementary School
Atlanta Public Schools
427 students · 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Georgia
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 9.9
- 3
Spalding Drive Elementary
Fulton County
352 students · 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Georgia
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 9.7
- 4
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary
Atlanta Public Schools
394 students · 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Georgia · charter
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 10.0
- 5
High Point Elementary School
Fulton County
668 students · 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in Georgia
- Academics
- 8.4
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 8.3
- 6
Oak Grove Elementary School
Dekalb County
388 students · 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 2% in Georgia
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 8.8
- Environment
- 9.8
- 7
Dekalb Brilliance Academy
State Specialty Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academy
255 students · 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–8th
Top 2% in Georgia · charter
- Academics
- 7.2
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 9.9
- 8
Benteen Elementary School
Atlanta Public Schools
306 students · 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 3% in Georgia
- Academics
- 7.6
- Growth
- 9.1
- Environment
- 9.8
- 9
Morningside Elementary School
Atlanta Public Schools
750 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 3% in Georgia
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 8.3
- Environment
- 9.9
- 10
Lake Forest Elementary
Fulton County
574 students · 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 3% in Georgia
- Academics
- 7.4
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 9.2
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Beecher Hills Elementary School is the top-rated elementary school in Atlanta with a composite score of 9.5/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in Atlanta, Georgia?
Atlanta has 117 elementary schools, including 17 charter schools. Of these, 104 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Atlanta?
Among 104 Atlanta elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 6.8/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Georgia).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Georgia, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Georgia, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Atlanta elementary school rankings?
Atlanta has 17 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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