For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,804 students in 30316, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 461 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 30316, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30316, GA are Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School, Burgess-peterson Elementary School and Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30316 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30316, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30316, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Burgess-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Grades: K-11
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Grades: K-11
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Maynard Jackson High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #66.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Grades: PK-5
| 918 students
Rank: #77.
Mcnair High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1804 Bouldercrest Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4902
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4902
Grades: 9-12
| 776 students
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1300 Constitution Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-4415
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-4415
Grades: 5-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peace Academy Charter School
Charter School
3000 Boulder Walk Ct Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(578) 632-5869
Atlanta, GA 30316
(578) 632-5869
Grades: K-3
| 133 students
30316, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1820 Mary Dell Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
1848 Vicki Ln Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4702
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4702
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
1879 Wee Kirk Road
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-5302
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-5302
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
1757 Mary Dell Drive, Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 244-4312
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 244-4312
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
1372 Skyhaven Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-0102
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-0102
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
1043 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-5091
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-5091
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
797 Fayetteville Road, Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 676-1200
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 676-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30316, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30316, GA include Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School, Burgess-peterson Elementary School and Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls.
How many public schools are located in 30316?
9 public schools are located in 30316.
What percentage of students in 30316 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 30316 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30316?
30316 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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