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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lithonia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 15,006 students in Lithonia, GA (there are 10 private schools, serving 755 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lithonia, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lithonia, GA are Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic, Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School and Leadership Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lithonia, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lithonia have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Schools in Lithonia, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineering- Medic
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6610 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5100 Rock Springs Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Marbut Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5776 Marbut Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-8802
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Rock Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Rock Chapel Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-3802
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Redan Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1914 Stone Mountain Lithonia,
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-3502
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 S Deshon Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-3002
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Miller Grove High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-1102
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #99.
Shadow Rock Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 King Way Dr
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-3902
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Redan Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Young Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 874-7902
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Murphey Candler Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6775 S Goddard Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9102
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Lithonia High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2440 Phillips Rd
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-2902
Gr: 9-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3991 Snapfinger Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 874-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4603 Evans Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3202
Gr: PK-5 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1515.
Lithonia Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2451 Randall Ave
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 875-0702
Gr: 6-8 | 1,062 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Browns Mill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4863 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8302
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1717.
Stoneview Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2629 Huber St
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-3202
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Panola Way Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2170 Panola Way Ct
Lithonia, GA 30058
(678) 676-9302
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5333 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Fairington Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5505 Philip Bradley Dr
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8702
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lithonia, GA?
How many public schools are located in Lithonia?
20 public schools are located in Lithonia.
What percentage of students in Lithonia go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lithonia are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lithonia?
Lithonia 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).
Which public schools in Lithonia are often viewed compared to one another?

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