2019 Best Public Schools in AtlantaAbout this List

Grady High School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 9-12
• 357

Senior: Grady is one of the higher ranking schools in Atlanta Public Schools. It offers a wide range of AP classes and exams, although they do lack a few courses that other schools might have. The teachers are generally pretty good and supportive, although there are a few who are absolutely insufferable and who most students try to avoid because they are not able to properly teach the material, act unfairly and unprofessionally, and/or are just not cool. Grady has a very strong theatre and visual arts program driven by passionate teachers and students. There is also an orchestra program, which is alright, and a marching band, which also seems to be alright.
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• A

• 1,372 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Atlanta High School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 9-12
• 443

Junior: North Atlanta High School offers an amazing IB program which provides students with rigorous courses to help prepare for college level courses! There are also several other options if your child wishes to partake in another path such as AP, honors, and even dual-enrollment which, allows them to take a few (or all) of their classes at local colleges and universities.
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• A-

• 1,833 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morningside Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5
• 1

Alum: Interesting experiences all around at Morningside Elementary. The faculty and staff and parent community all worked together to try and create a better commuity for the students.
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• A-

• 887 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lin Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5
• 1

• A-

• 633 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Inman Middle School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 2

Niche User: Strong and experienced principal and committed teachers
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• A-

• 1,091 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Springdale Park Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5

• A-

• 677 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jackson Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5

• B+

• 774 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Smith Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5
• 1

Niche User: Smith is an amazing neighborhood school! Teachers and students are great- families are very involved and the principal is so fun!!
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• B+

• 1,008 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brandon Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5

• B+

• 1,011 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School - Middle Campus

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 1

• B+

• 236 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School - Elementary Campus

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5

• B+

• 409 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Charles R. Drew Charter School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• PK, K-5
• 27

Senior: I liked the College & Career Readiness program (CCR) because there were many available and willing people to go to for help. Unlike most other schools, there are two high school counselors and two college readiness counselors. With Drew being a much smaller school, in comparison, this means that each of the counselors has much more time to have individualized conversations with students, which I've found can help everyone. One thing I would like to see change is more community service opportunities; students have a minimum of 100 hours to fill but there aren't that many opportunities to do them. I'd suggest partnering with local community service agencies to give students a variety of choices so that they can be passionate about the work they're doing, not merely doing it to be able to graduate.
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• B+

• 1,014 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sutton Middle School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 12

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.
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• B+

• 1,530 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rivers Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• PK, K-5

• B

• 795 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atlanta Classical Academy

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-10
• 5

Senior: Atlanta Classical Academy is a newly founded school that was created in 2014. The school started out as a K-8 school that followed the Barney charter school initiative. Our school followed the classical and rigorous learning approach that prepares its students for college. Our faculty makes sure that each student has the individual, one on one, learning that they need to flourish. This is truly an amazing school to send a child to prepare them for the future.
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• B

• 592 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Early College High School at Carver

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 9-12
• 194

Senior: When I entered as freshman, there was a very distinct environment. The teachers made it clear what was expected from each and every student. Now that I am a senior, there has been a decrease in the positive elements of the environment. Some of teachers come across as uncaring while others are very passionate about what they teach. This school does offer amazing opportunities though, including attending Georgia State University for free in my junior and senior year.
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• B

• 369 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Garden Hills Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• PK, K-5

• B

• 516 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wesley International Academy

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-8

• B

• 783 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westside Atlanta Charter School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-6

• B-

• 242 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westlake High School

• Fulton County Schools, GA
• 9-12
• 411

Junior: I love that my school is constantly hosting social events to get the students involved and participate in activities to socialize with other students. It also gives students the opportunity to network and showcase their leadership skills. Additionally, I love that my school has many sports and clubs that students can be apart of. This gives everyone the chance to build their own identity at Westlake and display what makes everyone so different and unique. My school is also very competitive and we have a great athletic program as well as academic program known as, Magnet/IB and an abundance of other academic course opportunities. Westlake is a big family; we all support each other in whatever we do which ultimately pushes us to strive for the best and nothing less.
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• B-

• 2,181 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

KIPP Strive Academy

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 5-8
• 4

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!
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• B-

• 344 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bolton Academy

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 563 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

KIPP Strive Primary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-4

• B-

• 523 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Burgess-Peterson Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• PK, K-5
• 2

• B-

• 388 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Manor Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5

• C+

• 269 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio