2024 Best Public Elementary Schools in the Atlanta Area

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Buford Senior Academy

Buford City Schools, GA,

4-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 903,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Buford Academy

Buford City Schools, GA,

1-3,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says 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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,258,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Big Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says 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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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 613,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Brookwood Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 944,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Talley Street Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

City Schools of Decatur, GA,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 697,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Johns Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,002,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Settles Bridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My kids come from another diverse, great academics, sports and clubs. However Settles Bridge school goes above and beyond, and are over the top with what and how they do with their students and....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 945,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Midway Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,001,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Sharon Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 908,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Shiloh Point Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says 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.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,322,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

George W. Whitlow Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,395,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Daves Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,164,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Atlanta Classical Academy

Blue checkmark.

Atlanta Public Schools, GA,

K-12,

16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says For what the school lacks in facilities and strong sports team, it makes up with incredibly devoted teachers who work relentlessly to ensure that every student is getting the best education they can.....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 688,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Oakhurst Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

City Schools of Decatur, GA,

PK, K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 316,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Westchester Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

City Schools of Decatur, GA,

PK, K-2,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Parent involvement is excellent and teachers/admin are top notch. School is well maintained and classrooms are filled with a variety of learning exhibits and engaging material..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 202,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Clairemont Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

City Schools of Decatur, GA,

PK, K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 202,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Haw Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great school! My child has been well supported by her teachers, admin, and the staff. Communication has been great and the school is always offering engaging activities to bring parents in..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 943,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Kelly Mill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says All three of my children have attended Kelly Mill elementary. As a former elementary school teacher, I pay attention to teacher morale. Teachers are happy there. The turnover rate is very low. My....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,085,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

International Charter School of Atlanta

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

ROSWELL, GA,

K-8,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This is our 3rd year at ICSAtlanta (2 children). My son attended another local area charter school, which we chose because they teach Arabic. Because language instruction was just a few days a week,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 837,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

New Glennwood Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

City Schools of Decatur, GA,

PK, K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 207,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Vickery Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We have been very happy with VCE. Our kids have all had excellent teachers and have had quality education. The school is very involved with the community..

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,282,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy

Blue checkmark.

Bremen City Schools, GA,

4-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I used to go to that school. I also would like to see how everything is going now that I am now not going there and I am now going to a school in Alabama..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 335,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Mashburn Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 826,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Coweta Charter Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

SENOIA, GA,

K-8,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We chose Coweta Charter Academy for the smaller class size and excellent recommendations/reviews. We have not been disappointed! Our children love going to school and as parents, we couldn’t be....

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 795,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Atlanta Area.

Brandywine Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Forsyth County Schools, GA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,272,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,