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Best Dekalb County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 148 public schools serving 100,437 students in Dekalb County, GA (there are 95 private schools, serving 13,268 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dekalb County, GA are Kittredge Magnet School, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers and Austin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dekalb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Gr: 4-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Gr: 4-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Dekalb Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 5th Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4460
Gr: 3-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Gr: PK-2 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Dunwoody Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Ashford Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Talley Street Upper Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2617 Talley St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 377-1446
Gr: 3-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Glennwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Gr: PK-2 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Beacon Hill Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 W College Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Winnona Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Avery St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Chamblee Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 874-8202
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Decatur High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 N Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Livsey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4137 Livsey Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Clairemont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Gr: PK-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Gr: K-8 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2323.
Briarlake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Chamblee High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Robert Shaw Theme School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
Wynbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 Wicksbury Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3030.
Dekalb Arts Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 874-1302
Gr: K-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Museum School Avondale Estates
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3191 Covington Hwy
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404) 292-9760
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Dekalb School Of The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1192 Clarendon Ave
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(678) 676-2502
Gr: 8-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
Narvie Harris Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3981 Mcgill Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3434.
Chesnut Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4576 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1492 Kelton Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 484-5865
Gr: K-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dekalb County, GA include Kittredge Magnet School, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers and Austin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dekalb County?
149 public schools are located in Dekalb County.
What percentage of students in Dekalb County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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