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Best 30032 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,938 students in 30032, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 170 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 30032, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30032, GA are Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers, Kelley Lake Elementary School and Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30032 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30032, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30032, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Columbia High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2106 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Towers High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3919 Brookcrest Cir
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2190 Wallingford Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5102
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Peace Academy Charter School
Charter School
1954 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(470) 722-0706
Gr: K-4 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30032, GA?
How many public schools are located in 30032?
12 public schools are located in 30032.
What percentage of students in 30032 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 30032 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30032?
30032 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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