Public schools in Atlanta, GA
127 open public schools with an address in Atlanta, operated by 16 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
127
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
87,182
127 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
31
5 magnet · 3 virtual
An overview of Atlanta public schools
The federal directory lists 127 public schools in Atlanta, GA: 72 elementary, 22 middle, 25 high, 8 combined or other. The 127 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 87,182 students, an average of 686 per school. The largest campus is Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) (9,952 students), and the largest elementary school is GLOBE Academy Charter School I (1,093).
Atlanta Public Schools operates the most schools here (87), and 4 regular districts have at least one Atlanta campus, plus 12 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 31 charter schools, 5 magnet schools, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 31 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 24 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 22 of 32 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 68% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Atlanta
Atlanta Public Schools
Public school district
87 schools in Atlanta
DeKalb County
Public school district
19 schools in Atlanta · 129 total
Fulton County
Public school district
8 schools in Atlanta · 103 total
Cobb County
Public school district
1 school in Atlanta · 110 total
Department of Human Resources
State operated agency
1 school in Atlanta
Department of Juvenile Justice
State operated agency
1 school in Atlanta · 28 total
State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
State Specialty Schools II- SLAM Academy of Atlanta
Independent charter agency
1 school in Atlanta
Elementary schools in Atlanta
72| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Park Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 757 | 14.8:1 | |
| Atlanta Heights Charter School State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 663 | 19.5:1 | |
| Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 394 | 11.9:1 | |
| Barack and Michelle Obama Academy Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 297 | 11.8:1 | |
| Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology DeKalb County · Magnet | PK–05 | 844 | 16.2:1 | |
| Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 390 | 11:1 | |
| Beecher Hills Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 237 | 11:1 | |
| Benteen Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 329 | 10.4:1 | |
| Bolton Academy Elementary Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 590 | 11.9:1 | |
| Briar Vista Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 482 | 12.7:1 | |
| Burgess-Peterson Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 580 | 14.9:1 | |
| Cary Reynolds Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 267 | 9.9:1 | |
| Cascade Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 314 | 8.2:1 | |
| Centennial Academy (Charter) Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 757 | 10.2:1 | |
| Charles L. Gideons Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 311 | 11:1 | |
| Charles R. Drew Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | PK–05 | 961 | 10.8:1 | |
| Cleveland Avenue Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 253 | 12.8:1 | |
| Continental Colony Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 368 | 11.3:1 | |
| Deerwood Academy Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 469 | 9.8:1 | |
| Doraville United Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 1,003 | 14.5:1 | |
| E. Rivers Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 699 | 12.3:1 | |
| Emma Hutchinson Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 295 | 10.5:1 | |
| Ethos Classical Charter School State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School · Charter | KG–06 | 676 | 16.9:1 | |
| F. L. Stanton Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 161 | 9.8:1 | |
| Fernbank Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 895 | 16:1 | |
| Finch Elementary Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 291 | 8.2:1 | |
| Fred A. Toomer Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 513 | 13.1:1 | |
| Garden Hills Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 11.3:1 | |
| GLOBE Academy Charter School I DeKalb County · Charter | KG–08 | 1,093 | 12.8:1 | |
| Harper-Archer Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 545 | 11.1:1 | |
| Hawthorne Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 378 | 9.5:1 | |
| Henderson Mill Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 541 | 13.5:1 | |
| Heritage Academy Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 375 | 7.3:1 | |
| High Point Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 684 | 13.5:1 | |
| Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc · Charter | KG–08 | 436 | 10.5:1 | |
| Jackson Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 502 | 12.4:1 | |
| John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 330 | 9.9:1 | |
| Joseph Humphries Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 237 | 11.4:1 | |
| Kindezi Old 4th Ward Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 321 | 9.3:1 | |
| Kindezi West Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 360 | 8.5:1 | |
| KIPP Soul Primary Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 505 | 13.7:1 | |
| KIPP Strive Primary Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 627 | 16.5:1 | |
| KIPP Vision Primary Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 562 | 13.6:1 | |
| Kipp WAYS Primary Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–05 | 559 | 13.2:1 | |
| L. O. Kimberly Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 270 | 10.8:1 | |
| M. A. Jones Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 461 | 13.4:1 | |
| Mary Lin Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 15.2:1 | |
| Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy Atlanta Public Schools | PK–08 | 583 | 8.2:1 | |
| Miles Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 499 | 11.8:1 | |
| Morningside Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 722 | 14.5:1 | |
| Morris Brandon Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 911 | 16.2:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 429 | 12.3:1 | |
| Parkside Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 650 | 11.8:1 | |
| Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 279 | 12:1 | |
| Peyton Forest Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 283 | 10.8:1 | |
| R. N. Fickett Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 432 | 12.8:1 | |
| Randolph Elementary School Fulton County | PK–05 | 497 | 14.2:1 | |
| Sagamore Hills Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 428 | 11.9:1 | |
| Sara Rawson Smith Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 851 | 14.3:1 | |
| SLAM Academy of Atlanta State Specialty Schools II- SLAM Academy of Atlanta · Charter | KG–08 | 238 | 17:1 | |
| Springdale Park Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 437 | 13:1 | |
| T. J. Perkerson Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 338 | 9.8:1 | |
| The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 423 | 10.6:1 | |
| Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 496 | 11.6:1 | |
| Tuskegee Airman Global Academy Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 447 | 10.2:1 | |
| Virginia-Highland Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 649 | 14.2:1 | |
| Wesley International Academy Charter Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 776 | 13.6:1 | |
| West Manor Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | KG–05 | 247 | 10.9:1 | |
| Westside Atlanta Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–08 | 349 | 10.4:1 | |
| William J. Scott Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 319 | 10.5:1 | |
| William M.Boyd Elementary School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–05 | 439 | 10.4:1 | |
| Woodson Park Academy School Atlanta Public Schools | PK–08 | 842 | 11.8:1 |
Middle schools in Atlanta
22| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | 06–08 | 233 | 9.7:1 | |
| Atlanta SMART Academy State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy · Charter | 05–08 | 221 | 11.3:1 | |
| Crawford Long Middle School Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 627 | 10.9:1 | |
| David T Howard Middle School Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,073 | 15.2:1 | |
| Herman J. Russell West End Academy Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 342 | 8.8:1 | |
| Jean Childs Young Middle School Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 657 | 13.1:1 | |
| John Lewis Invictus Academy Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 692 | 11.6:1 | |
| Judson Price Middle School Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 241 | 8.4:1 | |
| KIPP Soul Academy Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | 06–08 | 285 | 12.8:1 | |
| KIPP South Fulton Academy School Fulton County · Charter | 05–08 | 382 | 11.6:1 | |
| Kipp Strive Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | 06–08 | 312 | 12.8:1 | |
| KIPP VISION Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | 06–08 | 300 | 11.9:1 | |
| KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | 06–08 | 289 | 12.8:1 | |
| Kittredge Magnet School DeKalb County · Magnet | 04–06 | 552 | 15.8:1 | |
| Martin L. King Jr. Middle School Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 879 | 13.5:1 | |
| Peachtree Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 1,214 | 14:1 | |
| Ralph Bunche Middle School Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 651 | 12.2:1 | |
| Resurgence Hall Middle Academy State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy · Charter | 05–08 | 209 | 12.3:1 | |
| Sandtown Middle School Fulton County | 06–08 | 956 | 15.1:1 | |
| Sequoyah Middle School DeKalb County | 06–08 | 1,713 | 15.3:1 | |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 452 | 13:1 | |
| Willis A. Sutton Middle School Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,619 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Atlanta
25| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.E.S.T Academy Atlanta Public Schools | 06–12 | 268 | 7.8:1 | |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,338 | 12:1 | |
| Booker T. Washington High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 856 | 12.1:1 | |
| Carver High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 544 | 13.3:1 | |
| Carver High School Early College Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 514 | 9.1:1 | |
| Charles Drew Charter JA/SR Academy Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | 06–12 | 941 | 10.7:1 | |
| Cobb Horizon High School Cobb County · Virtual | 06–12 | 927 | 12.8:1 | |
| Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy Atlanta Public Schools | 06–12 | 377 | 7.9:1 | |
| D. M. Therrell High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 964 | 14.1:1 | |
| Druid Hills High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 1,468 | 15.8:1 | |
| Frederick Douglass High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,296 | 15:1 | |
| Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence Fulton County · Virtual | 06–12 | 393 | 11.2:1 | |
| Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School State Specialty Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter · Charter | 06–12 | 165 | 11.4:1 | |
| Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy Atlanta Public Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 147 | 4:1 | |
| Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | 09–12 | 874 | 12.5:1 | |
| Lakeside High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 2,234 | 17:1 | |
| Maynard Jackson High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,549 | 14.5:1 | |
| McNair High School DeKalb County | 09–12 | 779 | 13:1 | |
| Metro Regional Youth Detention Center Department of Juvenile Justice · Alternative School | 05–12 | 19 | 6.3:1 | |
| Midtown High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,696 | 16.4:1 | |
| North Atlanta High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,368 | 16.5:1 | |
| North Springs High School Fulton County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,195 | 13.3:1 | |
| Riverwood International Charter School Fulton County · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,737 | 16.1:1 | |
| South Atlanta High School Atlanta Public Schools | 09–12 | 942 | 18.5:1 | |
| Westlake High School Fulton County · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,056 | 18.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Atlanta
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Classical Academy Atlanta Public Schools · Charter | KG–12 | 697 | 11.9:1 | |
| Department of Human Resources Department of Human Resources · Alternative School | PK–12 | 0 | — | |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy · Charter | KG–11 | 307 | 9.8:1 | |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl · Charter | KG–11 | 318 | 10.6:1 | |
| Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual) State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 9,952 | 18:1 | |
| Hillside Conant School Atlanta Public Schools | 01–12 | 67 | 6.7:1 | |
| Margaret Harris Comprehensive School DeKalb County | PK–12 | 76 | 4.5:1 | |
| UHS of Laurel Heights DeKalb County | PK–12 | 53 | 6.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.6%
- Hispanic15%
- Black59.6%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 126 Atlanta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (87,182 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Atlanta
How many public schools are in Atlanta, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 127 open public schools with a location address in Atlanta: 72 elementary, 22 middle, 25 high, 8 combined or other. Together they reported 87,182 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Atlanta?
Schools with an address in Atlanta belong to 16 education agencies, led by Atlanta Public Schools (87 schools), DeKalb County (19 schools), Fulton County (8 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Atlanta?
North Atlanta High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Atlanta, with 2,368 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Atlanta?
Yes. 31 of the 127 public schools in Atlanta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Atlanta Classical Academy, Atlanta Heights Charter School, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Atlanta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Atlanta public schools is 12:1, lower than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Atlanta guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Georgia cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities