Best Schools in Alpharetta, Georgia
46 schools · 24 Elementary · 8 Middle · 6 High · 8 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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Lake Windward Elementary School
Elementary · Fulton County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Creek View Elementary School
Elementary · Fulton County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Alpharetta Elementary School
Elementary · Fulton County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Alpharetta for 2026 are Lake Windward Elementary School (9.6/10), Creek View Elementary School (9.5/10), and Alpharetta Elementary School (9.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 39 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
46
30 public · 16 private
Avg Score
8.0
out of 10
Median Home
$584,780
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
46
30 public · 16 private
Avg Score
8.0
out of 10
Median Home
$584,780
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 (39 of 46). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Windward Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Creek View Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Alpharetta Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Webb Bridge Middle School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Barnwell Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 6 | New Prospect Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Dolvin Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Crabapple Crossing Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Taylor Road Middle School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 10 | State Bridge Crossing Elementary School | 9.0 / 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
- 8.0/10
- Median household income
- $144,305
- Median home value
- $584,780
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
75% 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 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$144k
207% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
40
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
24 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 650 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.6 |
| 2 | 832 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.5 |
| 3 | 519 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 4 | 693 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 5 | 608 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 6 | 693 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 7 | 624 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
| 8 | 671 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 9 | 653 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 |
| 10 | 705 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.9 |
Show all 24 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 | 1,220 students · 6th–8th | 9.4 |
| 2 | 1,256 students · 6th–8th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 1,264 students · 6th–8th | 9.0 |
| 4 | 1,118 students · 6th–8th | 8.8 |
| 5 | 1,196 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
| 6 | 623 students · 6th–8th | 8.4 |
| 7 | 1,251 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
| 8 | 614 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,781 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 1,973 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 2,084 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 4 | 1,443 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 5 | 2,490 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Rivers Academy
Private
247 students · 5th–12th | 5.1 | ||
Other Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Springs Academy
Private
271 students · Kindergarten–12th | 8.2 |
| 2 | Alpharetta International Academy
Private
40 students · UG–UG | 6.9 |
| 3 | 843 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.5 |
| 4 | The Lionheart School
Private
35 students · UG–UG | 6.3 |
| 5 | 842 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.3 |
| 6 | King's Ridge Christian School
Private
803 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.4 |
| 7 | Bridgeway Christian Academy
Private
313 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.0 |
| 8 | Alexsander Academy
Private
18 students · 4th–12th | — |
Schools in Alpharetta
Alpharetta, Georgia · 46 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$144,305
Median Home Value
$584,780
Median Rent
$1,941/mo
Population
234,653
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Community Profile
Alpharetta has a median household income of $144,305. 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 $584,780, with a median rent of $1,941/month. The local poverty rate of 4.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 24
- Middle
- 8
- High
- 6
- Other
- 8
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Alpharetta, Georgia
How many schools are in Alpharetta, Georgia?
Alpharetta has 46 schools, including 30 public and 16 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 8.0 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 Lake Windward Elementary School with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Alpharetta on MySchoolScout is Lake Windward Elementary School with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Alpharetta on MySchoolScout is Webb Bridge Middle School with a composite score of 9.4/10.
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 8.4/10.
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 $144,305 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Alpharetta, Georgia?
Yes, Alpharetta has 16 private schools alongside 30 public schools. The top-rated private school is Mcginnis Woods Country Day School with a score of 8.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alpharetta, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Alpharetta is 12.7:1. 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.