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Best Public Preschools in Decatur, GA (2026)
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Best Decatur Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 8,061 students in Decatur, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, GA are Oakhurst Elementary School, Westchester Elementary School and Glennwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Decatur, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Kelley Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2590 Kelly Lake Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-4802
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
Mclendon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Canby Lane Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4150 Green Hawk Trl
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0602
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Rainbow Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Kelley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1313.
Bob Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 Boring Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-5802
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3230 Columbia Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0702
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Toney Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Oakland Ter
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2102
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1616.
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2162 Second Ave
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-3402
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3536 Radcliffe Blvd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-8402
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Peachcrest Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Joy Ln
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3574 Oakvale Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 875-1302
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Flat Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3226 Flat Shoals Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-4602
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2121.
Snapfinger Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1365 Snapfinger Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1802
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Coralwood Education Center
2477 Coralwood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6002
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, GA include Oakhurst Elementary School, Westchester Elementary School and Glennwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur?
22 public preschools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?

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