Best Schools in Alpharetta, Georgia
48 schools · 25 Elementary · 8 Middle · 8 High · 7 Other
Choosing a school in Alpharetta?
Use this page to compare every school in Alpharetta by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Barnwell Elementary School
Elementary · Fulton County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
Elementary · Fulton County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Hopewell Middle School
Middle · Fulton County. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Alpharetta for 2026 are Barnwell Elementary School (9.3/10), Medlock Bridge Elementary School (9.3/10), and Hopewell Middle School (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 30 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
48
30 public · 18 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$593,075
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
48
30 public · 18 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$593,075
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 9.3/10 despite 16% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Alpharetta schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Alpharetta schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Alpharetta
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 30 rated schools; 48 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnwell Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Medlock Bridge Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hopewell Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Amana Academy West Atlanta | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Cogburn Woods Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Autrey Mill Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Taylor Road Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Chattahoochee High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 9 | State Bridge Crossing Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Webb Bridge Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $151,947
- Median home value
- $593,075
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
73% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Alpharetta compares
Georgia rank
#11 of 243
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$152k
217% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
44
Fulton County runs 83% of Alpharetta's public schools
Alpharetta touches 3 districts, but Fulton County is the one most addresses actually attend.
Fulton County accounts for 25 of 30 public schools (83%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 5.
Among 30 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.0 to 9.3 — the spread is inside Alpharetta, not a citywide average.
- Fulton County25 public · 83%
- Forsyth County4 public · 13%
- State Specialty Schools Ii- Amana Academy West Atlanta1 public · 3%
About Schools in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, Georgia offers one of the stronger public school landscapes in the metro Atlanta area. The city has 30 ranked public schools, and the average score across those schools is 7.6 out of 10 — a figure that reflects consistent quality rather than a handful of outliers pulling the numbers up. Twenty-two of the 30 schools, or 73 percent, score at or above the 7-out-of-10 mark, meaning parents have a wide range of solid options regardless of which neighborhood they land in.
Elementary education is a particular strength here. Alpharetta Elementary School leads the city with a 9.4 out of 10, the top score among all ranked public schools in Alpharetta. Lake Windward Elementary School follows closely at 9.1, and Creek View Elementary and New Prospect Elementary round out a cluster of high performers in the 8.5 to 8.8 range. That concentration of strong elementary schools gives families confidence in the foundation students build before reaching middle school.
The middle school picture also holds up well. Haynes Bridge Middle School scores 8.9 out of 10, placing it near the top of the city's overall rankings and signaling a strong academic transition from elementary to high school. For parents worried about a performance drop-off in the middle grades — a common concern — Alpharetta's data suggests that concern carries less weight here than in many comparable cities.
Practically speaking, parents researching Alpharetta can approach the school search with a narrower focus than in cities where quality varies sharply by zone. With nearly three-quarters of schools scoring 7 or above, the difference between a "good" assignment and a "great" one is often a matter of fit rather than a significant performance gap. That said, families who prioritize the very top tier should pay close attention to elementary school boundaries, since the gap between the highest-rated schools and the city average is meaningful. Checking exact attendance zones early in the home search process will help parents lock in access to Alpharetta's strongest performers.
Elementary Schools
25 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 693 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
| 2 | 653 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.3 |
| 3 | 206 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.8 |
| 4 | 795 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 5 | 671 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 650 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 7 | 734 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 |
| 8 | 725 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 9 | 624 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 10 | 608 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
Show all 25 elementary schools in Alpharetta
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,196 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 1,264 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 1,256 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 1,220 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 5 | 623 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 6 | 614 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 1,118 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
| 8 | 1,251 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,781 students · 9th–12th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 2,490 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 2,084 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 4 | 1,443 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 | ||
| 5 | 1,973 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Fusion AlpharettaPrivate 74 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Fusion Academy AlpharettaPrivate 73 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Rivers AcademyPrivate 247 students · 5th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Springs AcademyPrivate 270 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | New Heights AcademyPrivate 49 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
| 3 | Valor Christian AcademyPrivate 364 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 4 | 921 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 5 | 918 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 6 | The Lionheart SchoolPrivate 36 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
| 7 | 894 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Alpharetta
Alpharetta, Georgia · 48 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$151,947
Median Home Value
$593,075
Median Rent
$1,941/mo
Population
195,832
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Community Profile
Alpharetta has a median household income of $151,947. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $593,075, with a median rent of $1,941/month. The local poverty rate of 4.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 25
- Middle
- 8
- High
- 8
- Other
- 7
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Common questions about schools in Alpharetta, Georgia
How many schools are in Alpharetta, Georgia?
Alpharetta has 48 schools, including 30 public and 18 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Alpharetta is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Alpharetta on MySchoolScout is Barnwell Elementary School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Alpharetta on MySchoolScout is Barnwell Elementary School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Alpharetta on MySchoolScout is Hopewell Middle School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best high school in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Alpharetta on MySchoolScout is Chattahoochee High School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
How many school districts serve Alpharetta, Georgia?
Alpharetta is served by 3 school districts: State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta, Forsyth County, Fulton County.
What is the education level in Alpharetta, Georgia?
According to Census data, 71% of adults in Alpharetta have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The median household income in Alpharetta is approximately $151,947 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Alpharetta, Georgia?
Yes, Alpharetta has 18 private schools alongside 30 public schools. The top-rated private school is Mcginnis Woods Country Day School with a score of 8.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Alpharetta is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Alpharetta, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.