Top Rankings
Fulton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 58 public preschools serving 35,793 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Georgia.
Public Preschools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average).
The top ranked public preschools in Fulton County School District are Heards Ferry Elementary School, Shakerag Elementary School and Creek View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
107 Schools
1,169 Schools
# Students
87,988 Students
724,977 Students
# Teachers
6,071 Teachers
53,908 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fulton County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
220 Students
1,833 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11,617 Students
37,193 Students
% Asian Students
13%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,313 Students
140,749 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
20%
# Black Students
36,470 Students
254,068 Students
% Black Students
42%
35%
# White Students
21,709 Students
251,423 Students
% White Students
25%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
49 Students
675 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,610 Students
39,036 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,045
50,325
# Students in K Grade:
5,310
111,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,786
115,378
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,990
117,370
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,934
105,120
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,160
105,404
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,391
104,855
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,491
3,740
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,623
2,937
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,822
3,170
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,965
1,490
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,786
1,554
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,609
1,408
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,076
1,210
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,202 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,078 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,426 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,327 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,202
$14,305
Spending / Student
$15,078
$13,431
Best Fulton County School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Grades: PK-5
| 832 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sweet Apple Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Etris Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #99.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1010.
Findley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5880 Findley Chase Dr
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1111.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13855 Providence Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #1313.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1414.
Dolvin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10495 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1515.
Ocee Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4375 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #1616.
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1717.
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1818.
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13080 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #1919.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3055 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #2020.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10200 Wooten Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6390
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #2121.
Alpharetta Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
192 Mayfield Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2222.
Roswell North Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10525 Woodstock Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 885 students
Rank: #2323.
Spalding Drive Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 W Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-5880
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2424.
River Eves Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Eves Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4550
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2525.
Hembree Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 Hembree Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-2902
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-2902
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #2626.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9250 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6362
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-6362
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #2727.
Manning Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Cumming St
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2912
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2912
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #2828.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 Greenland Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7716
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7716
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Spalding Dr
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-5890
Atlanta, GA 30350
(470) 254-5890
Grades: PK-5
| 960 students
Rank: #3030.
Wolf Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4440 Derrick Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-2760
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #3131.
Liberty Point Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9000 Highpoint Rd
Union City, GA 30291
(470) 254-3510
Union City, GA 30291
(470) 254-3510
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #3232.
Cliftondale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3340 W Stubbs Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-4070
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-4070
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #3333.
Hapeville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3440 N Fulton Ave
Atlanta, GA 30354
(470) 254-8220
Atlanta, GA 30354
(470) 254-8220
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #3434.
Stonewall Tell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3310 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3500
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #3535.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Carlton Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
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