Top Elementary Schools in Atlanta (2020)
Looking for the top elementary schools in Atlanta? The popular Niche website just released its 2020 rankings of elementary school districts from across the country and highlighted the top 25 elementary schools in Atlanta Metro. As you’ll see below, Forsyth County elementary schools are coming in strong this year, with 9 out of the top 10 schools! The second runner up is the City of Decatur School District with 5 of their elementary schools making the Top 25 list! View the full list below and search for the latest homes for sale by elementary school district.
Top 25 Atlanta Elementary Schools for 2020
#1 | Johns Creek Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools
- 1,044 students | 17:1 student-teacher ratio
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#2 | Big Creek Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools
- 795 Students | 17:1 student-teacher ratio
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#3 | Daves Creek Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools
- 1,084 Students | 18:1 student-teacher ratio
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#4 | Brookwood Elementary School
- Forsyth County School District
- 1,059 Students | 17:1 student-teacher ratio
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#5 | Settles Bridge Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools | Serving Duluth / Suwanee area
- 1,102 Students | 17:1 student-teacher ratio
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#6 | Mashburn Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools
- 665 Students | 14:1 student-teacher ratio
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#7 | Shiloh Point Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools | Cumming, GA
- 1,200+ Students | 16:1 student-teacher ratio
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#8 | Sharon Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools
- 1,000+ Students | 18:1 student-teacher ratio
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#9 | Haw Creek Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools
- 1,100+ Students | 17:1 student-teacher ratio
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#10 | New Glennwood Elementary School
- City of Decatur Schools | Decatur GA 30030
- 300+ Students | 14:1 student-teacher ratio
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#11 | Midway Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools
- 500 Students | 14:1 student-teacher ratio
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#12 | Buford Academy
- Buford City Schools | Buford, GA
- 1,400+ students | 16:1 student-teacher ratio
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#13 | 4/5 Academy At Fifth Avenue
- City of Decatur Public Schools | Decatur, GA 30030
- 880 Students | 14:1 student-teacher ratio | Serving grades 4 – 5
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#14 | Whitlow Elementary School
- Forsyth County Public Schools | Cumming, GA
- 1,200 Students | 15:1 student-teacher ratio
#15 | Kelly Mill Elementary School
- Forsyth County Schools
- 1,200+ Students | 18:1 student-teacher ratio
#16 | Kedron Elementary School
- Fayette County Schools
- 600+ Students | 14:1 student-teacher ratio
#17 | Clairemont Elementary School
- City of Decatur Schools | Decatur, GA 30030
- 300+ Students | 13:1 student-teacher ratio
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#18 | Oakhurst Elementary School
- Decatur City Schools in Decatur, GA 30030
- 500+ Students | 16:1 student-teacher ratio
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#19 | Peachtree City Elementary School
- Fayette County Schools
- 500+ Students | 14:1 student-teacher ratio
#20 | Vickery Creek Elementary School
- Forsyth County Public Schools
- 1,100+ Students | 17:1 student-teacher ratio
#21 | Sope Creek Elementary School
- Cobb County Schools | Marietta, GA
- 1,100 Students | 15:1 student-teacher ratio
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#22 | Winnona Park Elementary School
- City of Decatur Schools | Decatur, GA 30030
- 470+ Students | 17:1 student-teacher ratio
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#23 | Addison Elementary School
- Cobb County Schools | Marietta, GA
- 600 Students | 14:1 student-teacher ratio
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#24 | Burnette Elementary School
- Gwinnett County Public Schools | Suwanee, GA
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
#25 | Oak Grove Elementary School
- Fayette County Public Schools | Peachtree City, GA
- 500 Students | 12:1 student-teacher ratio
As you’ll see in our Top 25 List above, almost EVERY elementary school in the City of Decatur was included in the list! The Forsyth County School district stole the show this year, with more than a dozen elementary schools ranking in the Top 25. Cobb County and Gwinnett County also had a few on the list!
Other top-ranked Atlanta elementary schools include Westchester Elementary (City of Decatur), Chattahoochee Elementary (Forsyth), Mountain View Elementary (Cobb County) and Rocky Mount Elementary (Cobb County).
How did Niche determine the best elementary schools in Atlanta? Based on their website, they review four categories: The Academics Grade (statistics and surveys from students and parents), The District Overall Experience Grade (considers all aspects of the school district), The Teacher’s Grade (stats and surveys about the teachers) and the Student Culture and Diversity Grade (surveys and stats on the elementary school’s demographics).
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