2022 Best Schools in Atlanta

The Westminster Schools

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• K-12
• Rating 4.4 out of 5  184 reviews

Senior: The Westminster Schools is a great institution for a high schooler's education. The teachers are great, the school spirit and athletic department is exceptional, and each student graduates fully prepared for college and a future career. It is not completely perfect, however. Diversity is not the best at Westminster from a percentage standpoint, and it does not seem that much is done about it. The school also puts each student under intense pressure to succeed, which has caused many burnouts by junior year. Although they have the Wellness Center for emotional support, nothing of substance is done to prevent the overwhelmingly large amount of students that cannot sustain the unnecessary intensity of this school. Finally, the performing arts program is greatly under-resourced and is in need of better facilities (classrooms, music stands, instruments, etc.) Westminster is a great school overall, providing students with a brilliant education, with some flaws.
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• grade A+

• 1,870 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pace Academy

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• K-12
• Rating 4.55 out of 5  55 reviews

Alum: There is no other school like Pace Academy. It is truly such an amazing place. I attended Pace 9th-12th grade, and wouldn't have changed it for anything. I had so many incredible experiences and grew so much as a person, inside and outside the classroom. Pace is a truly special place in that it offers a nurturing and supportive environment while also being academically rigorous, and encourages students to become involved in a wide range of activities and broaden their horizons.

The Pace faculty is unmatched. Teachers are incredibly dedicated to their students success, not only academically but as a whole person. Teaching students to build relationships with their teachers is a very important part of the Pace experience.

I felt fully supported in everything that I was involved in at Pace. I had close friends that shared my interests, and close friends that had completely different passions than me, something I think is unique about Pace.

Pace exceeded my expectations:).
Read 55 Reviews

• grade A+

• 1,120 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atlanta International School

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.39 out of 5  80 reviews

Parent: The experience my child has had and is having in this school could not be matched in any other school. High academic standards that inspire him to learn and to put all his effort into delving in a wide variety of subjects (academics and otherwise) to learn. My child's teachers have been inspiring and supportive in class and beyond (afterschool activities). The international-mindedness that my child already exhibits is a testament to the great education offered at Atlanta International School. I can only wait to see what the rest of Secondary School at AIS has in store for my child!
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• grade A+

• 1,245 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Paideia School

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  64 reviews

Alum: I entered Paideia in eight grade. The biggest difference between Paideia and my old school was the the focus on the arts. Paideia has great musical and visual arts facilities. Something else very noticeable about Paideia is the amount of free rein the school gives it teachers in the classroom. Teachers are allowed to choose what topics they want to cover over the semester; they're also given a lot of choice in how they want to teach that topic. Much of the education I received there (except for a handful of classes) strayed from any standard state or federal curriculum. I was able to receive a very unique and wholistic education there. Preparation for AP tests can be a little lacking though, there aren't as many AP classes offered as there would be in most high schools. The school is also not as racially diverse as most schools in Georgia, but it does make genuine efforts to confront racial issues in an educational setting. The school also has a phenomenal college prep department.
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• grade A+

• 1,036 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Lovett School

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• K-12
• Rating 4.12 out of 5  129 reviews

Parent: My children are on their 3rd year of the lower school. I am happy with parent and teacher involvement and was impressed with how the school handled the pandemic. My only con thus far is the lack of challenge in math. Both of my kids are excellent math students and tend toward boredom there while being heavily challenged in writing (where the school I believe has a well-known strength). I’ve enrolled both in tutoring now so that they are challenged in their favorite subject. Overall very pleased but for the money, I wish they were getting the challenge I thought we signed up for with Lovett.
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• grade A+

• 1,661 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Galloway School

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 4.31 out of 5  120 reviews

Senior: I have been attending The Galloway School for 15 years, and I wouldn't trade that time for the world. I believe it is an exceptional school with exceptional people. Teachers are always willing to talk with students or offer help when needed. Students are friendly to each other and create a loving school culture. I feel very prepared for college!
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• grade A+

• 750 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atlanta Girls' School

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• 6-12
• Rating 4.2 out of 5  106 reviews

Parent: My daughter joined AGS in 6th grade from a larger Atlanta private school. She entered as a shy, soft spoken and timid girl and emerged as a confident, well-spoken, fearless young lady with robust academic skills and a strong sense of self. I attribute this to her experience at AGS. AGS nurtures the individual, celebrates her strengths, and provides the room for the girls to speak up and be heard. It is an extremely empowering place with wonderful teachers, an excellent college-prep curriculum, and a welcoming, inclusive environment. AGS changed my daughter's life. She went on to get into her first choice college and has been on the Dean's list for four years. She is graduating in May and starting a career in the male-dominated field of commercial real estate. I know she will be successful due to the belief in herself that she gained from her experience at AGS. Can't say enough about this great school and highly recommend you consider it for your girl!
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• grade A+

• 230 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Holy Spirit Preparatory School

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 3.87 out of 5  117 reviews

Works Here: Holy Spirit Prep is a slice of heaven on earth. Since I've been working here the faculty and staff have been nothing but wonderful. What really drives my passion about working here is the overall diversity of how the faith, academics, athletics, and the arts are incorporated in HSP. Having a classical education be the foundation of the school has really helped HSP flourish. As a Catholic, I also love being able to go to Mass or pray the Rosary daily. The school begins and ends the day in prayer, prays before lunch, learns about the Saint of the day, and so much more. If you are looking for a fantastic place to work where you can see your children grow up to be the men and women God is calling them to be, HSP is the place for you!

As an HSP mom as well, I cannot begin to describe how excited I am to send my child (and future children, God-willing) to HSP.
Read 117 Reviews

• grade A+

• 444 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The New School

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• 9-12
• Rating 4.73 out of 5  11 reviews

Junior: I really like The New School. The teachers are amazing and they heavily care about the student's mental health, work, and seeing them flourish. I wish there were a few more clubs, but the great thing about that problem is that I could simply ask for a club of my choice to be considered to be created. The faculty is warm and comforting, but won't be hesitant to bring your awareness to your work balance and the level of your work. The school also allows the student to bring their own food and allow students to walk 1/4 miles away to the restaurants near the school to bring back to the school and eat for lunch.
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• grade A+

• 84 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atlanta Classical Academy

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-12
• Rating 4.64 out of 5  14 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.
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• grade A

• 680 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grady High School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 9-12
• Rating 3.61 out of 5  414 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!
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• grade A

• 1,473 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Atlanta High School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 9-12
• Rating 3.53 out of 5  503 reviews

Junior: It's a pretty good school with Teachers that are willing to work with you as well as lots of opportunities for all sorts of categories, whether it be in terms of sports, extracurriculars, or improving your grade. My personal experience has been good in terms of the way they handle things as well as the interaction i've had with a majority of the teachers i've met. Its graduation coaches and Grade Year Counsellors are good at reaching out as well providing information and resources to help with preparing for preparing for college as well as for tests such as the PSAT and SAT. It's also very in touch with the student community with announcements and events such as Spirit Week. I'd say the school is probably the weakest in terms of Academics some times? It's more so an issue with certain teachers taking some time to put in grades which would frustrate some students, but it's more of a very small percentage of teachers. Overall, it's been a pretty great experience!
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• grade A minus

• 2,127 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morningside Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

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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• grade A minus

• 949 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jackson Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• PK, K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Both my kids went through Jackson, we really enjoyed our experience. Lovely community, great teachers, supportive administration.
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• grade A minus

• 703 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Springdale Park Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 780 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Charles R. Drew Charter School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• PK, K-5
• Rating 3.93 out of 5  45 reviews

Senior: Drew is very strong academically. Drew is one of the most rigorous schools in Georgia. Also, Drew has well above average arts and STEAM programs. With state of the art technology, access to various programs, and high level teachers, the STEAM program at Drew is one of kind for public schools. But since Drew is very new, it also has drawbacks in other areas. One downfall of Drew is the lack of retention from the middle to high school. Drew's athletic programs are very weak; unfortunately, Drew faculty has no intention of improving it either. Another drawback is the infrastructure of Drew. Many of the teachers at Drew are incompetent and incapable of teaching the classes they have. Another problem Drew has internally is poor communication, for some reason Drew faculty don't know how to properly communicate with students, teachers, or parents. This is primarily a result of poor leadership, but I'm sure the leadership will improve or be replaced within the next few years.
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• grade A minus

• 997 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brandon Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 946 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Inman Middle School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 6-8
• 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
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• grade A minus

• 1,104 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lin Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• 695 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School - Elementary Campus

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 393 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Smith Elementary School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

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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• grade A minus

• 908 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Charles Drew Charter School Junior Academy/Senior Academy

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 6-12
• Rating 4 out of 5  21 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.
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• grade A minus

• 886 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School - Middle Campus

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 6-8
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• 233 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sutton Middle School

• Atlanta Public Schools, GA
• 6-8
• Rating 4.18 out of 5  11 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.
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• grade B+

• 1,651 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy

• Private School
• ATLANTA, GA
• PK, K-12
• Rating 3.55 out of 5  11 reviews

Junior: Been there my whole life and have never wanted to go anywhere else. Gives great advice on how the school would, gives tours to interested parents, tries their hardest to make sure the student is ready for college level work ethic. AP classes are given to code people if course
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• grade B+

• 107 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio