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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Alpharetta Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 33,881 students in Alpharetta, GA (there are 37 private schools, serving 6,054 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Alpharetta, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Alpharetta has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top-ranked public schools in Alpharetta, GA are Creek View Elementary School, Lake Windward Elementary School and Birmingham Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpharetta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Alpharetta have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Alpharetta, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Dolvin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10495 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Webb Bridge Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Gr: 6-8 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Johns Creek High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5575 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Chattahoochee High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Autrey Mill Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4110 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622
Gr: 6-8 | 1,256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 Mullinax Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13855 Providence Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Ocee Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4375 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1616.
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13080 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3055 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Milton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Alpharetta High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3595 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2121.
Taylor Road Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5150 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090
Gr: 6-8 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2222.
Alpharetta Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
192 Mayfield Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2845 Bethany Bnd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2883
Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2424.
Denmark High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
645 Mullinax Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 533-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 2,527 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Desana Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
625 James Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2591
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Hopewell Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13060 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Martin Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 667-2585
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Amana Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 S Main St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 624-0989
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Haynes Bridge Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10665 Haynes Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7030
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
Manning Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 Cumming St
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2912
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Innovation Academy
125 Milton Ave
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-5365
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Alpharetta, GA?
How many public schools are located in Alpharetta?
32 public schools are located in Alpharetta.
What percentage of students in Alpharetta go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Alpharetta are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alpharetta?
Alpharetta public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Alpharetta are often viewed compared to one another?

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