2023 Best Public Schools in Morningside/Lenox Park

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  436 reviews

Sophomore: Grady is a great school academically! It has good diversity and a lot of the teachers work really hard to help the students succeed. There is a fairly large divide in socio-economic class as well as race. Most of the students are driven and motivated and care about their studies! Sports such as football are celebrated at Grady, but none of the Grady sports teams are notably good. I have enjoyed my time at Grady so far!... Read 436 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,518

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  15 reviews

Junior: I love Atlanta Classical Academy! The teachers are amazing and the school really prepares you for college. However, If you decide to send your child to this school, make sure they TRULY understand how to study. The downfall of many new students at ACA is that when they enter the school (freshman year for ex.) they tend to expect that the grading system and the rigour of work will be the same as their previous school. I would say in order to do well at ACA you must study hard because the curriculum can be intense at times. One critique I would give the school is that the staff is not diverse. As a POC at ACA, having teachers who look like you and can relate to racial problems that may occur at school is very important. However, I believe ACA is currently hiring a more diverse staff for the upcoming school years.... Read 15 reviews

• grade A

• Students 688

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  536 reviews

Senior: North Atlanta High School is a great school for various reasons. Firstly, the school offers a diverse range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement courses, which provide students with rigorous coursework and college credits. The school also has a robust arts program that includes music, theater, and visual arts. Furthermore, the school boasts an active athletic program with a variety of sports teams. Additionally, North Atlanta High School provides a safe and welcoming environment for students, with a strong focus on community and student well-being. With dedicated faculty and staff, modern facilities, and a commitment to excellence, North Atlanta High School is a fantastic choice for students seeking a well-rounded education.... Read 536 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,095

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: 4 kids went through morningside. 2 special needs. Covid is hard, but the teachers and administration do well with safety and inclusion. Fifth grade is a great transition space to know if your special needs child is going to make it in middle school with minimal parent involvement. Executive functioning is tested in a safe and repairable academic environment. Parent advocacy for children is encouraged and welcomed. Community involvement is incredible, and that is really what makes this school work. The parents amplified the academic environment, so these parents are well educated and involved. Diversity could be improved, but Intown living provides opportunities in such that the suburban public schools lack more. Howard and Grady and more diversified if you stay in district through 12. Walking/biking to school is a big thing. We took advantage of this several mornings, then would do the bus in the afternoon as it was a bit far for the young ones unaccompanied for our house.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 846

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 708

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: Inman Is a very good middle school I have learned a lot. There are very good teachers. (Shout out to the best teachers Ms Hughes and Ms Hurt). The bathrooms suck but what do you expect from a public middle school. The school has given me a lot to remember. The classes are fun and very engaging I have learned a lot from the school and it will follow me into high school. I have very memorable experiences and there is no other middle school I would have wanted to go to... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,189

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 394

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Dekalb County Schools, GA•

• 4-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Freshman: Best school of my life! I wanna go back to it. The middle school is horrible though. Club days were the best.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 478

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  22 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at Charles R Drew Charter School has been interesting. Drew has a different school culture and focuses than most schools. Drew has given me a unique and more technology integrated way of learning, which is different from most. My school is diverse which is beneficial to the present 21-century changing workforce. Drew has explored me to different projects and activities to explore different types of teaching. Since, Drew is a S.T.E.A.M and a Project-Based Learning school classes offered to show me a connection between two subjects before this, the connection was not clear. One of the many I like are the different clubs offered and the variety. One thing I want to see change at Drew is the environment. Our environment at Drew can be chaotic at times. The last thing I would like to see change is for the students to have a more positive behavior and mindset.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 905

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  52 reviews

Senior: I began here in 2nd grade and I've loved it ever since. The teachers are phenomenal and the students are much nicer than those at Decatur High. I'll be graduating in May 2022 and I'm thankful for all the opportunities Drew has given me. And because of the college counselors, I received a full-tuition scholarship!... Read 52 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,000

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 234

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  12 reviews

Middle School Student: I Think That Was Great, P.S. I'll Going There To Meet New Friends, Teachers, Staff, And More! I'll Take A School Bus To And From School Every Weekday Just Like In My Elementary School! Because I'll Move Up To 6th Grade This Year.... Read 12 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,614

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Dekalb County Schools, GA•

• K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Overall we've been very happy at TMS. We're in our 6th year, and we've had some ups and downs over the years. One thing that has been consistent are our wonderful teachers. I cannot say enough good things about the faculty and administration. The academics and curriculum have been a great fit for my children. The hands on, project base learning is wonderful. In addition to that, the frequent expeditions are fantastic and fun. Now onto the bad. Bullying and overall school culture needs improvement. We've had issues in that department, and unfortunately, the bad kids get away with their bad behavior. The school's social scene is a little icy, and not very welcoming. this is especially true for the upper grades. I can't place the blame on the school for this problem, but it does reflect back to the local community. Avondale/ Decatur definitely have an elitist vibe that overflows into the school.... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Students 589

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 461

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade B

• Students 809

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Dekalb County Schools, GA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: I started going to Tapestry my Freshman year of high school, now I’m a Senior about to graduate. Overall I would say I had a good experience at Tapestry. Everyone was kind and respectful to one another. The classes were smaller than a regular high school so the teachers gave the students more attention and time to finish their work. It is however not similar to a “normal” high school. Our school population does not exceed 2,000. We go to school in a one floor building and we don’t have a football team or many fun activities. This doesn’t really bother me but it wouldn’t hurt to bring a bit more pep and school spirit to Tapestry.... Read 19 reviews

• grade B

• Students 261

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-8

• grade B

• Students 336

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Atlanta, GA•

• Public School•

• K-10

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  Rating 4.58 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: My children have grown personally and academically at Genesis! They’re surrounded by teachers and administrators that care about them as whole beings, not just test scores.... Read 19 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 359

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: Kipp Strive Academy is an excellent school. It was the #1 charter school in Georgia last year (2016). That says a lot! It does deserve an A+ rating. This is my granddaughter's 4th and final year, and we would not have her in any other school. The staff and students work very hard, and it pays off in academic achievement. LOVE KIPP!... Read 5 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 405

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-8

• grade B minus

• Students 418

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-4

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: The staff at KIPP STRIVE PRIMARY are always friendly and helpful when it comes to the needs of their scholars and parents. Each time I have had questions regarding my scholar and anything pertaining to academics the staff has gone above and beyond to get the best information possible.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 530

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Atlanta, GA•

• Public School•

• K-10

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  24 reviews

Parent: I like the teachers they are awesome! They push the boys to be the best that they can be. I also love the curriculum because it helps the boys become advanced. They are always ready for the grade ahead of them. The staff just really cares and that’s what I really appreciate about the school. It’s like a big family. My sons been there since Kindergarten and he loves it. He looks forward to going to school everyday. The school offers so many extra curricular activities that the students can’t be bored. The staff speaks so much life into our boys!... Read 24 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 379

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: My oldest daughter started Kindezi O4W during the pandemic (2020) with virtual learning. She has thrived both during virtual learning and in person learning and has now started her third year at Kindezi O4W. I am very impressed with this school. I work at a local university, so good quality education is important to me. The teachers give their geniuses individually assigned tasks to further their strengths and work on those areas needing improvement. The teachers are in constant contacts with the parents and are genuinely enthusiastic about their jobs and the children they teach. The class sizes are small (14 kids: 2 teachers per class). I am delighted that our younger daughter just started Kindergarten at Kindezi O4W as well. Both of our kids LOVE this school, and wake up in the morning happy to go and learn and see their friends. And that is the most important aspect of it, right, kids enjoying to go to school and enjoying to learn.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 509

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, GA•

• K-5

• grade C+

• Students 331

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA•

• K-4

• grade C+

• Students 505

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1