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2020 Best Public Elementary Schools in the Atlanta AreaAbout this List

The 2020 Best Public Elementary Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, grade school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Johns Creek Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,044 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. Big Creek Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    • 2 reviews
    #2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Niche User: This school was absolutely amazing! The academics, diversity, etc was on-point!
    The school has a lot of fun learning programs. One of the best things though is the teachers. The teachers make sure you are fully prepared and ready for your future. I would give the school a 10/10
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 795 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. Daves Creek Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,084 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Brookwood Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,059 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Settles Bridge Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    • 5 reviews
    #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Parent: Fantastic school! My children have performed very well. We are lucky to have our children attend this school.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,102 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. Mashburn Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 665 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  9. Shiloh Point Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    • 3 reviews
    #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Parent: So happy withSPES! Kids are treated like individuals and amazing leadership team. My child wants to go to school every day. So happy t be part of the Shiloh Point Family
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,213 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Sharon Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,001 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Haw Creek Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,135 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. New Glennwood Elementary School

    • Decatur City Schools, GA
    • PK, K-3
    #10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 309 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  13. Midway Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 494 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. Buford Academy

    • Buford City Schools, GA
    • 1-3
    • 1 review
    #12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Parent: My son is going into the fourth grade, at Buford Academy, and these guys are awesome. My son had a few problems controlling his anger, and would sometimes lash out. Instead of disciplining and treating him like the bad kid, Like Dyer Elementary in Dacula did, they get down on his level and treat him like a friend that needs help. I could not ask for a better staff. They are always on top of letting us know what is going on so that way we can tackle the issues while at home as well. Buford Academy is an overall great experience for our family.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,457 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  15. 4/5 Academy At Fifth Avenue

    • Decatur City Schools, GA
    • 4-5
    • 1 review
    #13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Parent: It is, in general, a good school. But teacher turn over is HIGH and you play the teacher lottery. Many are great, some are ok but there are several that are not good and a few that are terrible.
    Also, there is over 900 student currently enrolled. My daughter is in a "module" which is a fancy word for a trailer. Decatur did not plan well for how many people have moved here.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 883 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  16. George W. Whitlow Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,173 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  17. Kelly Mill Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    • 2 reviews
    #15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Parent: I have two boys that go to this school. The teachers and staff are wonderful. It’s a community where the staff and parents work together to help the students thrive. They have a wonderful family mentality which makes every student feel welcome. I feel good everyday my child goes to school because I know that they are learning in a fun and safe environment with people who truly care about the students success.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,261 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  18. Kedron Elementary School

    • Fayette County Public Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    • 2 reviews
    #16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Parent: This is our first year at Kedron and we have been pleased with the school and the broader sense of community so far. Our daughter's class is relatively diverse, which is terrific and not something you necessarily could expect in other Fayette County schools.

    Our daughter is doing really well, but that she always has done well academically and we wouldn't expect her to have any challenges. We will say that we are off to a good start for sure. Kedron just won the National Blue Ribbon designation, so kudos to them.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 607 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  19. Clairemont Elementary School

    • Decatur City Schools, GA
    • PK, K-3
    #17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 344 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  22. Oakhurst Elementary School

    • Decatur City Schools, GA
    • PK, K-3
    #18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 516 Students
    • 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  23. Peachtree City Elementary School

    • Fayette County Public Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    • 1 review
    #19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 505 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  24. Vickery Creek Elementary School

    • Forsyth County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    • 4 reviews
    #20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Parent: Vickery Creek has created an environment that cherishes each child and helps each student grow as a leader academically and socially. The Administration knows each child by name, the teachers and staff nourish their students. 4 of our 5 children were able to attend VCE. When we moved out of state it was obvious how well VCE has prepared them. A rich foundation is set by attending VCE.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,190 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  25. Sope Creek Elementary School

    • Cobb County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,128 Students
    • 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  26. Winnona Park Elementary School

    • Decatur City Schools, GA
    • PK, K-3
    #22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 476 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  27. Addison Elementary School

    • Cobb County Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    • 1 review
    #23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area

    Parent: All three of my boys went to Addison and I truly believe it is the best in East Cobb. Prepared them for middle school and all were in Honors / AP Classes later. Staff is unbelievable and parental involvement is second to none.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 613 Students
    • 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  28. Burnette Elementary School

    • Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 697 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  29. Oak Grove Elementary School

    • Fayette County Public Schools, GA
    • PK, K-5
    #25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area
    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 493 Students
    • 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Epiphany School

    • Private School
    • Seattle, WA
    • PK, K-5
    • 7 reviews

    Parent: Passionate, wise, and exceptional faculty who view teaching as a vocation--not just a job--connect with your children at each stage. Epiphany is a school with a long history in the Madrona neighborhood and was the first school to have an in-house Learning Skills program. The community is inclusive and supports diversity of all kinds. BOT, Faculty, and Families are committed to actively extend its reach and draw from broader communities. The specialists are phenomenal and offer enrichment and unique experiences--Fit for Life, for example--that are unrivaled in Seattle independent schools. A recent rigorous review and thoughtful redesign of Math, Social-Emotional Learning, and English Language Arts have students being challenged in an environment of high expectations, thoughtful supports, and lots of joy.
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    • 236 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    The Children's School

    • Private School
    • Atlanta, GA
    • PK, K-8
    • 3 reviews

    Parent: Both of my daughters started at The Children's School this year, and we could not be happier! They love going to school, and are sad when they wake up on the weekends and realize that it is not a school day. TCS is the most diverse private elementary school that you will find in Atlanta. The education is progressive, utilizing a play-based approach for the younger years, and excellent curricula like Singapore Math, Lucy Calkin's Writer's Workshop, and Explode the Code. TCS places a heavy emphasis on social and emotional development, using Responsive Classroom to guide classroom management. They believe in a lot of outdoor time, field trips, service projects, and project-based learning. We could not be happier that we found The Children's School.
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    • 390 Students
    • 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Eastside Catholic School

    • Private School
    • Sammamish, WA
    • 6-12
    • 94 reviews

    Parent: My daughter just started middle school at Eastside Catholic and I only have good things to say! She was accepted with open arms from the students and has become very involved in the school even though it is only a few months into the school year. The academics far exceed those in our local public school. We, as parents, feel that we made the best decision for our child.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 865 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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