6.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Atlanta, Georgia

216 schools · 119 Elementary · 30 Middle · 42 High · 25 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 138

Private: 78

Districts: 16

Avg Rating: 6.6/10

Estimated Scores: 31%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.6/10
Median household income: $91,092
Median home value: $464,765
Bachelor's degree or higher: 58%
Avg commute: 27 min
Owner-occupied homes: 48%

How Atlanta compares

Georgia rank

#98 of 240

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$91k

131% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

197

About Schools in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta's public school landscape is broad and performance-driven, with 136 ranked public schools spanning a wide range of quality. The city average sits at 6.6 out of 10, but that number obscures real variation — 63 schools, nearly half of all ranked public schools, score 7 or higher. Parents willing to research neighborhood by neighborhood will find a market with genuine standouts at every level.

At the top, Mary Lin Elementary leads the city with a 9.6 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked Atlanta public schools. Close behind it, Burgess-Peterson Elementary and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy both score 9.5, with Parkside Elementary and Bolton Academy Elementary each earning a 9.1. That cluster of high-performing schools signals that Atlanta has developed real depth at the elementary level, with competitive options across multiple neighborhoods rather than a single outlier carrying the rankings.

The middle tier is where parents need to pay the closest attention. With the city average at 6.6, roughly half of Atlanta's ranked schools fall below that mark. That gap between the top performers and the broader average is significant — a 9.6 and a 6.6 represent meaningfully different academic environments. School boundaries in Atlanta can shift those outcomes considerably, so verifying which schools are actually accessible based on a family's address is a critical first step before drawing any conclusions from ratings alone.

Practically speaking, Atlanta rewards parents who go beyond the neighborhood default. The city's concentration of high scorers — nearly half of all ranked schools clearing the 7-out-of-10 threshold — means that with targeted research, families have real options. Start with MySchoolScout's boundary tools to confirm eligibility, then compare individual school scores against the city average of 6.6 as a baseline. Schools scoring 8 and above are meaningfully outperforming the Atlanta norm. For families prioritizing elementary years, the top of Atlanta's rankings is especially strong, with four elementary schools scoring 9.1 or higher — a practical sign of where the city's educational strengths are most concentrated.

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Elementary Schools

119 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mary Lin Elementary School 509 students · Kindergarten–5th	509	Kindergarten–5th	9.6
2	Burgess-Peterson Elementary School 568 students · Pre-K–5th	568	Pre-K–5th	9.5
3	Parkside Elementary School 603 students · Pre-K–5th	603	Pre-K–5th	9.1
4	Bolton Academy Elementary 557 students · Pre-K–5th	557	Pre-K–5th	9.1
5	Benteen Elementary School 306 students · Pre-K–5th	306	Pre-K–5th	9.0
6	Beecher Hills Elementary School 252 students · Pre-K–5th	252	Pre-K–5th	8.8
7	Fernbank Elementary School 768 students · Pre-K–5th	768	Pre-K–5th	8.8
8	Heards Ferry Elementary School 686 students · Pre-K–5th	686	Pre-K–5th	8.8
9	William M.Boyd Elementary School 440 students · Pre-K–5th	440	Pre-K–5th	8.3
10	Springdale Park Elementary School 427 students · Kindergarten–5th	427	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
11	Briar Vista Elementary School 469 students · Pre-K–5th	469	Pre-K–5th	8.3
12	Ashford Park Elementary School 725 students · Pre-K–5th	725	Pre-K–5th	8.3
13	E. Rivers Elementary School 706 students · Pre-K–5th	706	Pre-K–5th	8.2
14	T. J. Perkerson Elementary School 352 students · Pre-K–5th	352	Pre-K–5th	8.2
15	Sagamore Hills Elementary School 428 students · Pre-K–5th	428	Pre-K–5th	8.2
16	L. O. Kimberly Elementary School 300 students · Pre-K–5th	300	Pre-K–5th	8.1
17	Fred A. Toomer Elementary School 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	8.1
18	Barack and Michelle Obama Academy 269 students · Pre-K–5th	269	Pre-K–5th	8.1
19	Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary 394 students · Kindergarten–5th	394	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
20	Cascade Elementary School 293 students · Pre-K–5th	293	Pre-K–5th	8.0
21	Jackson Elementary School 493 students · Pre-K–5th	493	Pre-K–5th	8.0
22	Charles R. Drew Charter School 959 students · Pre-K–5th	959	Pre-K–5th	8.0
23	Westside Atlanta Charter School 347 students · Kindergarten–8th	347	Kindergarten–8th	8.0
24	Oak Grove Elementary School 388 students · Pre-K–5th	388	Pre-K–5th	8.0
25	Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology 918 students · Pre-K–5th	918	Pre-K–5th	8.0

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26	Finch Elementary 319 students · Pre-K–5th	319	Pre-K–5th	7.9
27	Tuskegee Airman Global Academy 466 students · Pre-K–5th	466	Pre-K–5th	7.9
28	Morris Brandon Elementary School 895 students · Pre-K–5th	895	Pre-K–5th	7.8
29	Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School 405 students · Pre-K–5th	405	Pre-K–5th	7.8
30	KIPP Soul Primary 410 students · Kindergarten–4th	410	Kindergarten–4th	7.8
31	Harper-Archer Elementary School 529 students · Pre-K–5th	529	Pre-K–5th	7.8
32	Ethos Classical Charter School 535 students · Kindergarten–5th	535	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
33	Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc 459 students · Kindergarten–8th	459	Kindergarten–8th	7.7
34	Randolph Elementary School 509 students · Pre-K–5th	509	Pre-K–5th	7.7
35	Cary Reynolds Elementary School 256 students · Pre-K–5th	256	Pre-K–5th	7.5
36	William J. Scott Elementary School 312 students · Pre-K–5th	312	Pre-K–5th	7.3
37	Morningside Elementary School 750 students · Kindergarten–5th	750	Kindergarten–5th	7.3
38	Woodson Park Academy School 878 students · Pre-K–8th	878	Pre-K–8th	7.3
39	GLOBE Academy Charter School I 1,036 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,036	Kindergarten–8th	7.3
40	Doraville United Elementary School 931 students · Pre-K–5th	931	Pre-K–5th	7.3
41	DeKalb Brilliance Academy 255 students · Kindergarten–8th	255	Kindergarten–8th	7.3
42	Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School 250 students · Pre-K–5th	250	Pre-K–5th	7.2
43	Garden Hills Elementary School 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	7.1
44	F. L. Stanton Elementary School 174 students · Pre-K–5th	174	Pre-K–5th	7.1
45	Continental Colony Elementary School 351 students · Pre-K–5th	351	Pre-K–5th	7.1
46	Hawthorne Elementary School 345 students · Pre-K–5th	345	Pre-K–5th	7.1
47	Cleveland Avenue Elementary School 251 students · Pre-K–5th	251	Pre-K–5th	7.0
48	R. N. Fickett Elementary School 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	6.8
49	West Manor Elementary School 238 students · Kindergarten–5th	238	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
50	Charles L. Gideons Elementary School 295 students · Pre-K–5th	295	Pre-K–5th	6.7
51	The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools 409 students · Pre-K–5th	409	Pre-K–5th	6.5
52	Heritage Elementary School 444 students · Pre-K–5th	444	Pre-K–5th	6.5
53	Lake Forest Elementary 574 students · Pre-K–5th	574	Pre-K–5th	6.5
54	Dunwoody Springs Elementary School 548 students · Pre-K–5th	548	Pre-K–5th	6.3
55	Heritage Academy Elementary School 412 students · Pre-K–5th	412	Pre-K–5th	6.0
56	High Point Elementary School 668 students · Pre-K–5th	668	Pre-K–5th	6.0
57	Woodland Elementary School 960 students · Pre-K–5th	960	Pre-K–5th	5.9
58	Spalding Drive Elementary 352 students · Pre-K–5th	352	Pre-K–5th	5.8
59	Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School 534 students · Pre-K–5th	534	Pre-K–5th	5.7
60	Miles Elementary School 468 students · Pre-K–5th	468	Pre-K–5th	5.7
61	John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School 310 students · Pre-K–5th	310	Pre-K–5th	5.7
62	Deerwood Academy 475 students · Pre-K–5th	475	Pre-K–5th	5.6
63	Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy 633 students · Pre-K–8th	633	Pre-K–8th	5.6
64	Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School 875 students · Pre-K–5th	875	Pre-K–5th	5.5
65	KIPP Strive Primary Charter School 521 students · Kindergarten–4th	521	Kindergarten–4th	5.4
66	Emma Hutchinson Elementary School 278 students · Pre-K–5th	278	Pre-K–5th	5.2
67	KIPP Vision Primary Charter School 479 students · Kindergarten–4th	479	Kindergarten–4th	5.0
68	Centennial Place Academy (Charter) 715 students · Kindergarten–8th	715	Kindergarten–8th	4.9
69	Joseph Humphries Elementary School 259 students · Pre-K–5th	259	Pre-K–5th	4.7
70	Peyton Forest Elementary School 309 students · Pre-K–5th	309	Pre-K–5th	4.6
71	Wesley International Academy Charter 766 students · Kindergarten–8th	766	Kindergarten–8th	4.6
72	M. A. Jones Elementary School 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	4.5
73	SLAM Academy of Atlanta 192 students · Kindergarten–8th	192	Kindergarten–8th	4.2
74	The Kindezi School 380 students · Kindergarten–8th	380	Kindergarten–8th	4.0
75	Atlanta Heights Charter School 765 students · Kindergarten–8th	765	Kindergarten–8th	4.0
76	Kindezi Old 4th Ward 385 students · Kindergarten–8th	385	Kindergarten–8th	3.9
77	Henderson Mill Elementary School 526 students · Pre-K–5th	526	Pre-K–5th	3.9
78	Kipp WAYS Primary Charter School 484 students · Kindergarten–4th	484	Kindergarten–4th	3.4
Private Schools 41 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - DRUID HILLS CAMPUS Private 60 students · Pre-K–TK	60	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
2	CLIFF VALLEY SCHOOL Private 367 students · Pre-K–8th	367	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	THE CHILDRENS SCHOOL Private 312 students · Pre-K–8th	312	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	SPRINGMONT SCHOOL Private 170 students · Pre-K–8th	170	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	THE EPSTEIN SCHOOL Private 327 students · Pre-K–8th	327	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 50 students · Pre-K–5th	50	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
7	ANNUNCIATION DAY SCHOOL Private 114 students · Pre-K–8th	114	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	TABULA RASA THE LANGUAGE ACADEMY Private 80 students · Pre-K–5th	80	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
9	ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL Private 216 students · Pre-K–6th	216	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
10	ATLANTA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 115 students · Pre-K–3rd	115	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
11	TRINITY SCHOOL Private 487 students · Pre-K–6th	487	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
12	SHALLOWFORD PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Private 103 students · Pre-K–6th	103	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
13	THE SCHENCK SCHOOL Private 250 students · Kindergarten–6th	250	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
14	MONTESSORI IN TOWN Private 49 students · Pre-K–6th	49	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
15	ATLANTA YOUTH ACADEMY Private 119 students · Pre-K–8th	119	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Private 487 students · Pre-K–8th	487	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	ST MARTIN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 545 students · Pre-K–8th	545	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
18	OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 540 students · Pre-K–8th	540	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	OMNI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 30 students · Kindergarten–4th	30	Kindergarten–4th	Not Rated
20	TORAH DAY SCHOOL OF ATLANTA Private 339 students · Kindergarten–8th	339	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
21	CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Private 569 students · Kindergarten–8th	569	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
22	THE MORGAN OLIVER SCHOOL Private 49 students · Pre-K–6th	49	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
23	BEREAN CHRISTIAN JR ACADEMY Private 55 students · Kindergarten–8th	55	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
24	JOHNSON'S LEARNING CENTER Private 35 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	35	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
25	IMHOTOP ACADEMY Private 179 students · Pre-K–8th	179	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
26	DAVIS ACADEMY Private 453 students · Pre-K–8th	453	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
27	ANGELS ACADEMY Private 35 students · Pre-K–1st	35	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
28	NORTHWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL - DORAVILLE Private 22 students · Kindergarten–3rd	22	Kindergarten–3rd	Not Rated
29	ST NICHOLAS ORTHODOX ACADEMY Private 8 students · Kindergarten–8th	8	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
30	DUNWOODY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 17 students · Pre-K–1st	17	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
31	PEACHTREE ROAD LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
32	CARLISLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF BUCKHEAD Private 2 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	2	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
33	ST ANNE'S DAY SCHOOL Private 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
34	THE MARLOWE SCHOOL- LLC Private 2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	2	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
35	GLENN SCHOOL Private 13 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	13	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
36	THE BRADLEY ACADEMY Private 17 students · Pre-K–3rd	17	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
37	ALPHABET HOUSE Private 8 students · Pre-K–5th	8	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
38	MORAH CAROLS PLACE Private 24 students · Pre-K–1st	24	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated
39	OMNI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ACADEMY Private 5 students · Pre-K–TK	5	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
40	KINGSWOOD PRESCHOOL Private 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
41	THE CATHEDRAL PRESCHOOL Private 23 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	23	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

30 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Resurgence Hall Middle Academy 133 students · 5th–8th	133	5th–8th	9.5
2	Ridgeview Charter School 963 students · 6th–8th	963	6th–8th	8.8
3	Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle 234 students · 6th–8th	234	6th–8th	8.2
4	Atlanta SMART Academy 213 students · 5th–8th	213	5th–8th	8.2
5	Kittredge Magnet School 551 students · 4th–6th	551	4th–6th	8.2
6	David T Howard Middle School 1,056 students · 6th–8th	1,056	6th–8th	7.7
7	KIPP Soul Academy 344 students · 5th–8th	344	5th–8th	7.7
8	Martin L. King Jr. Middle School 801 students · 6th–8th	801	6th–8th	7.6
9	Peachtree Middle School 1,208 students · 6th–8th	1,208	6th–8th	7.2
10	Judson Price Middle School 271 students · 6th–8th	271	6th–8th	7.1
11	Crawford Long Middle School 649 students · 6th–8th	649	6th–8th	6.8
12	Jean Childs Young Middle School 656 students · 6th–8th	656	6th–8th	6.6
13	John Lewis Invictus Academy 738 students · 6th–8th	738	6th–8th	6.2
14	Camp Creek Middle School 743 students · 6th–8th	743	6th–8th	6.2
15	Herman J. Russell West End Academy 366 students · 6th–8th	366	6th–8th	6.1
16	Sandy Springs Middle School 774 students · 6th–8th	774	6th–8th	6.1
17	Willis A. Sutton Middle School 1,555 students · 6th–8th	1,555	6th–8th	6.0
18	Sandtown Middle School 1,004 students · 6th–8th	1,004	6th–8th	6.0
19	Sylvan Hills Middle School 430 students · 6th–8th	430	6th–8th	5.9
20	KIPP South Fulton Academy School 380 students · 5th–8th	380	5th–8th	5.8
21	Ralph Bunche Middle School 712 students · 6th–8th	712	6th–8th	5.5
22	Sequoyah Middle School 1,710 students · 6th–8th	1,710	6th–8th	5.0
23	KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School 395 students · 5th–8th	395	5th–8th	4.8
24	Kipp Strive Charter School 406 students · 5th–8th	406	5th–8th	4.7
25	KIPP VISION Charter School 403 students · 5th–8th	403	5th–8th	4.1

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26	DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School 368 students · 5th–8th	368	5th–8th	3.7
27	Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) 605 students · 6th–9th	605	6th–9th	2.1
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	RON CLARK ACADEMY Private 141 students · 4th–8th	141	4th–8th	Not Rated
2	CMCH SCHOOL Private 124 students · 1st–8th	124	1st–8th	Not Rated
3	CHRISTINE ELIZABETH ACADEMY Private 63 students · 1st–5th	63	1st–5th	Not Rated

High Schools

42 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy 916 students · 6th–12th	916	6th–12th	8.4
2	Carver High School Early College 526 students · 9th–12th	526	9th–12th	7.1
3	Riverwood International Charter School 1,716 students · 9th–12th	1,716	9th–12th	7.1
4	B.E.S.T Academy 237 students · 6th–12th	237	6th–12th	7.0
5	Midtown High School 1,658 students · 9th–12th	1,658	9th–12th	6.9
6	Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy 339 students · 6th–12th	339	6th–12th	6.7
7	North Springs High School 1,304 students · 9th–12th	1,304	9th–12th	6.7
8	Druid Hills High School 1,430 students · 9th–12th	1,430	9th–12th	6.6
9	Benjamin E. Mays High School 1,363 students · 9th–12th	1,363	9th–12th	6.5
10	Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy 206 students · 6th–12th	206	6th–12th	6.4
11	Carver High School 492 students · 9th–12th	492	9th–12th	6.2
12	Maynard Jackson High School 1,551 students · 9th–12th	1,551	9th–12th	6.1
13	North Atlanta High School 2,332 students · 9th–12th	2,332	9th–12th	6.1
14	D. M. Therrell High School 1,005 students · 9th–12th	1,005	9th–12th	6.1
15	Cobb Horizon High School 1,027 students · 6th–12th	1,027	6th–12th	6.1
16	Lakeside High School 2,186 students · 9th–12th	2,186	9th–12th	5.3
17	Hapeville Charter Career Academy 694 students · 9th–12th	694	9th–12th	5.2
18	Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School 832 students · 9th–12th	832	9th–12th	4.9
19	Frederick Douglass High School 1,194 students · 9th–12th	1,194	9th–12th	4.8
20	Booker T. Washington High School 859 students · 9th–12th	859	9th–12th	4.8
21	Westlake High School 2,156 students · 9th–12th	2,156	9th–12th	4.7
22	South Atlanta High School 907 students · 9th–12th	907	9th–12th	4.6
23	McNair High School 776 students · 9th–12th	776	9th–12th	4.4
24	Metro Regional Youth Detention Center 29 students · 5th–12th	29	5th–12th	—
25	Wellspring Living 8 students · 6th–12th	8	6th–12th	—

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Private Schools 17 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE NEW SCHOOL ATLANTA Private 91 students · 9th–12th	91	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	BRANDON HALL SCHOOL Private 109 students · 6th–12th	109	6th–12th	Not Rated
3	ATLANTA GIRLS SCHOOL Private 187 students · 6th–12th	187	6th–12th	Not Rated
4	THE NEW SCHOOL Private 91 students · 9th–12th	91	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL OF ATLANTA Private 60 students · 9th–12th	60	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	BEN FRANKLIN ACADEMY Private 94 students · 9th–12th	94	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	BRIGHT FUTURES ACADEMY Private 67 students · 5th–12th	67	5th–12th	Not Rated
8	THE HOWARD SCHOOL Private 345 students · 8th–12th	345	8th–12th	Not Rated
9	TEMIMA, THE RICHARD AND JEAN KATZ HIGH SCHOOL FOR Private 61 students · 9th–12th	61	9th–12th	Not Rated
10	CRISTO REY ATLANTA JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Private 508 students · 9th–12th	508	9th–12th	Not Rated
11	CAPSTONE ACADEMY ATLANTA Private 141 students · 5th–12th	141	5th–12th	Not Rated
12	THE WEBER SCHOOL Private 272 students · 9th–12th	272	9th–12th	Not Rated
13	SORA SCHOOLS Private 148 students · 6th–12th	148	6th–12th	Not Rated
14	GREATER ATLANTA ADVENTIST ACADEMY Private 65 students · 9th–12th	65	9th–12th	Not Rated
15	ST PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Private 1,096 students · 9th–12th	1,096	9th–12th	Not Rated
16	MARIST SCHOOL Private 1,097 students · Pre-K–12th	1,097	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
17	METROPOLITAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 17 students · 7th–12th	17	7th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

25 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Margaret Harris Comprehensive School 76 students · Pre-K–12th	76	Pre-K–12th	8.7
2	Atlanta Classical Academy 681 students · Kindergarten–12th	681	Kindergarten–12th	7.6
3	UHS of Laurel Heights 52 students · Pre-K–12th	52	Pre-K–12th	6.8
4	Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls 304 students · Kindergarten–11th	304	Kindergarten–11th	6.6
5	Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys 291 students · Kindergarten–11th	291	Kindergarten–11th	6.1
6	Hillside Conant School 66 students · 1st–12th	66	1st–12th	5.7
7	Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence 464 students · 2nd–12th	464	2nd–12th	5.7
8	Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) 9,762 students · Kindergarten–12th	9,762	Kindergarten–12th	3.4
Private Schools 17 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 158 students · Kindergarten–12th	158	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	DAR-UN-NOOR ATLANTA SCIENCE ACADEMY Private 84 students · Pre-K–12th	84	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	CUMBERLAND ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Private 100 students · 4th–12th	100	4th–12th	Not Rated
4	CUMBERLAND ACADEMY OF GEORGIA Private 100 students · 4th–12th	100	4th–12th	Not Rated
5	HOLY INNOCENTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, NW Private 1,327 students · Pre-K–12th	1,327	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS Private 1,900 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,900	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
7	LAUREL HEIGHTS ACADEMY (HOSPITAL) Private 87 students · 1st–12th	87	1st–12th	Not Rated
8	THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL Private 729 students · Pre-K–12th	729	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	MOHAMMED SCHOOLS OF ATLANTA Private 136 students · Pre-K–12th	136	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
10	SOUTHWEST ATLANTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 68 students · Pre-K–12th	68	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
11	PAIDEIA SCHOOL Private 986 students · Pre-K–12th	986	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
12	MT VERNON PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Private 1,099 students · Pre-K–12th	1,099	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
13	THE LOVETT SCHOOL Private 1,659 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,659	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
14	HOLY SPIRIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 391 students · Pre-K–12th	391	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
15	THE LIFE SCHOOL OF ATLANTA Private 67 students · Pre-K–12th	67	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
16	CHI MONTESSORI ACADEMY, INC Private 21 students · UG–UG	21	UG–UG	Not Rated
17	THE ELLIS SCHOOL OF ATLANTA Private 10 students · UG–UG	10	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia · 216 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 31 ZIP codes

Median Income

$91,092

Median Home Value

$464,765

Median Rent

$1,627/mo

Population

961,594

College Educated

58%

Homeownership

48%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Community Profile

Atlanta has a median household income of $91,092. It is a well-educated community where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $464,765, with a median rent of $1,627/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.9%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Georgia
Total Schools: 216
Elementary: 119
Middle: 30
High: 42
Districts: 16
Avg Rating: 6.6/10

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School Districts (16)

Department of Juvenile Justice

28 schools · 422 students

Atlanta Public Schools

87 schools · 49,660 students

State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School

1 school · 765 students

State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc

1 school · 459 students

State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy

1 school · 9,762 students

State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl

1 school · 304 students

State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy

1 school · 291 students

State Specialty Schools II- SLAM Academy of Atlanta

1 school · 192 students

State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School

1 school · 535 students

State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy

1 school · 213 students

Cobb County

110 schools · 106,358 students

DeKalb County

131 schools · 91,398 students

Fulton County

106 schools · 88,043 students

State Specialty Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy

1 school · 255 students

State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy

1 school · 133 students

State Specialty Schools II- Destination Career Academy of GA

1 school · 605 students

Nearby Cities

Brookhaven (6 schools)

6 mi

Hapeville (4 schools)

9 mi

East Point (12 schools)

9 mi

Avondale Estates (4 schools)

Clarkston (5 schools)

9 mi

Forest Park (7 schools)

11 mi

Mableton (12 schools)

10 mi

Doraville (5 schools)

11 mi

Dunwoody (11 schools)

12 mi

Lake City (1 school)

13 mi

Other Major Cities in Georgia

Top metros statewide by school count.

Marietta 80 schools Savannah 73 schools Columbus 58 schools Macon 56 schools Augusta 53 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

Best Elementary Schools in Atlanta Best Middle Schools in Atlanta Best High Schools in Atlanta

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Atlanta, Georgia

How many schools are in Atlanta, Georgia?

Atlanta has 216 schools, including 138 public and 78 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Atlanta, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Atlanta is 6.6 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Atlanta, Georgia?

The top-ranked school in Atlanta on MySchoolScout is Mary Lin Elementary School with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Atlanta on MySchoolScout is Mary Lin Elementary School with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Atlanta, Georgia?

The top-ranked middle school in Atlanta on MySchoolScout is Resurgence Hall Middle Academy with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best high school in Atlanta, Georgia?

The top-ranked high school in Atlanta on MySchoolScout is Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy with a composite score of 8.4/10.

How many school districts serve Atlanta, Georgia?

Atlanta is served by 16 school districts: Department of Juvenile Justice, Atlanta Public Schools, State Specialty Schools Ii- Atlanta Heights Charter School, State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc, State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy, State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-girl, State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-boy, State Specialty Schools Ii- Slam Academy of Atlanta, State Specialty Schools Ii- Ethos Classical Charter School, State Specialty Schools Ii- Atlanta Smart Academy, Cobb County, Dekalb County, Fulton County, State Specialty Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academy, State Specialty Schools Ii- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy, State Specialty Schools Ii- Destination Career Academy of Ga.

What is the education level in Atlanta, Georgia?

According to Census data, 58% of adults in Atlanta have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Atlanta, Georgia?

The median household income in Atlanta is approximately $91,092 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Atlanta, Georgia?

Yes, Atlanta has 78 private schools alongside 138 public schools. The top-rated private school is Atlanta International School - Druid Hills Campus with a score of 8.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Atlanta, Georgia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Atlanta is 11.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Atlanta, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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