For the 2024-25 school year, there are 123 public elementary schools serving 73,087 students in Dekalb County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, GA are Kittredge Magnet School, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers and Oakhurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dekalb County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Grades: 4-6
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-7
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Oakhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Grades: PK-2
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Austin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Grades: 3-5
| 596 students
Rank: #88.
Westchester Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 183 students
Rank: #99.
Dunwoody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #1010.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2617 Talley St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Grades: 3-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1111.
Glennwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
440 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Grades: PK-2
| 208 students
Rank: #1212.
Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1313.
Beacon Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,323 students
Rank: #1414.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 964 students
Rank: #1515.
Chamblee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Grades: 6-8
| 975 students
Rank: #1616.
Ashford Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1717.
Winnona Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Avery St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Grades: PK-2
| 322 students
Rank: #1818.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Grades: K-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #1919.
Clairemont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
Rank: #2020.
Livsey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4137 Livsey Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Briarlake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2323.
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #2424.
Museum School Avondale Estates
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Grades: K-8
| 583 students
Rank: #2525.
Chesnut Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4576 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2626.
Robert Shaw Theme School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #2727.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #2828.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 925 students
Rank: #2929.
Wynbrooke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Wicksbury Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #3030.
Midvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3836 Midvale Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #3131.
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1492 Kelton Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #3232.
Dekalb Elementary School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Grades: K-8
| 582 students
Rank: #3333.
Peachtree Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4664 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7702
Grades: 6-8
| 1,288 students
Rank: #3434.
Narvie Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3981 Mcgill Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #3535.
Druid Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
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Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Lithonia Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3235 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 549 students
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-0402
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 875-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Grades: K-7
| 273 students
Dekalb Alternative Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Grades: 6-9
| 33 students
Dekalb Truancy School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr.
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalbrockdale Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-4012
Grades: 1-12
| 133 students
Destiny Achievers Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3595 Linecrest Rd
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Ellenwood, GA 30294
(404) 328-0898
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Eagle Woods Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5931 Shadow Rock Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
First Step II (Djj) (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Gateway To College Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Grades: 10-12
| 86 students
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Grades: 7-8
| 234 students
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-10
| 328 students
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Margaret Harris High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
2415 North Druid Hills Rd., Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 676-2602
Grades: 10-12
| 843 students
Peachtree Hope Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, GA include Kittredge Magnet School, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers and Oakhurst Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County?
123 public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dekalb County include: Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers vs. Kittredge Magnet School, East Clayton Elementary School vs. Cedar Grove Elementary School, Idlewood Elementary School vs. Brockett Elementary School
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