Top Rankings
Atlanta School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 42 public preschools serving 18,930 students in Atlanta School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Georgia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Atlanta School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
88 Schools
1,169 Schools
# Students
49,915 Students
724,977 Students
# Teachers
4,147 Teachers
53,908 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atlanta School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
20%
% Black
71%
35%
% White
16%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,591 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,862 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,128 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,041 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,591
$14,305
Spending / Student
$20,862
$13,431
Best Atlanta School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1325 Mount Paran Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Burgess-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Old Ivy Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3850
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 802-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
E. Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Peachtree Battle Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
685 Mercer St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Garden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
285 Sheridan Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Bolton Academy Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2268 Adams Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Beecher Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2257 Bollingbrook Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8300
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Benteen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Cassanova Street Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7300
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Fred A. Toomer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Rogers St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-3450
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 Harwell Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-5700
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2672 Old Hapeville Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-8400
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
William J. Scott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1752 Hollywood Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-7000
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
M. A. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Fair St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-3900
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
R. N. Fickett Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3935 Rux Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-7850
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-7850
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Deerwood Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3070 Fairburn Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-3300
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1114 Avon Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-4000
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2020.
Heritage Academy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Villa Cir Se
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 802-8650
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 802-8650
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Barack And Michelle Obama Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
970 Martin St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4200
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Emma Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Cleveland Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7650
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Boulevard Ne
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7450
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
T. J. Perkerson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Brewer Blvd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-3950
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
F. L. Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-7500
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2326 Venetian Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8100
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Joseph Humphries Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3029 Humphries Drive Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-8750
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-8750
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
L. O. Kimberly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Mcmurray Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-7600
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Continental Colony Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3181 Hogan Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8000
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Whitehall Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7950
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Peyton Forest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Peyton Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-7100
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #3232.
Tuskegee Airman Global Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1626 Westhaven Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3333.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Bakers Ferry Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8900
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
William M.boyd Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1891 Johnson Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8150
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3535.
Harper-archer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3399 Collier Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8500
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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