Public schools in Doraville, GA
5 open public schools with an address in Doraville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,823
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Doraville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Doraville, GA: 4 elementary, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,823 students, an average of 565 per school. The largest campus is Pleasantdale Elementary School (794 students).
Every listed school belongs to DeKalb County. 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 12.9:1, 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 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 80% 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 Doraville
Elementary schools in Doraville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansdale Elementary School DeKalb County · Magnet | PK–05 | 504 | 12.9:1 | |
| Hightower Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 604 | 12.3:1 | |
| Oakcliff Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 621 | 13.5:1 | |
| Pleasantdale Elementary School DeKalb County | PK–05 | 794 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Doraville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry Public Charter School DeKalb County · Charter | 06–12 | 300 | 8.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic70.4%
- Black12.2%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Doraville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,823 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Doraville
How many public schools are in Doraville, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Doraville: 4 elementary, 1 high. Together they reported 2,823 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Doraville?
All listed public schools with an address in Doraville belong to DeKalb County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Doraville?
Tapestry Public Charter School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Doraville, with 300 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Doraville?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Doraville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Tapestry Public Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Doraville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Doraville public schools is 12.9:1, 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 Doraville 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.
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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