Excellent
#310 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 14% in state
Atlanta Classical Academy
School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
A charter school in Atlanta, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3260 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
- Math 67% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Atlanta Classical Academy score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Atlanta Classical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,836
Median home value
$703,500
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
77.7%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westminster SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,900 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Academy of GeorgiaPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Holy Spirit Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| The Galloway SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 729 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #16 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atlanta Classical Academy is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlanta Classical Academy
Atlanta Classical Academy is a public school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 681 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlanta Classical Academy
What grades does Atlanta Classical Academy serve?
Atlanta Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Atlanta Classical Academy?
Atlanta Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Classical Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlanta Classical Academy rank in GA?
Atlanta Classical Academy ranks #310 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Atlanta Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlanta Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atlanta Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlanta Classical Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Atlanta Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Atlanta Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Atlanta Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Atlanta Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlanta Classical Academy?
16.9% of students at Atlanta Classical Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (404) 369-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 30305)
- 27,420
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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