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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Public Elementary Schools in Georgia (2026)

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Georgia are Kittredge Magnet School, Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy and Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public elementary schools are Alpharetta, Bogart and Watkinsville.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Georgia is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.

Top-Ranked Public Elementary Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Rank: #22.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Rank: #33.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Rank: #44.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Rank: #55.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Rank: #66.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Rank: #77.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Rank: #88.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Rank: #99.
Mary Lin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Rank: #1010.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Rank: #1111.
Level Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950
Rank: #1212.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Rank: #1313.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Rank: #1818.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Rank: #2121.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 82% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Rank: #2222.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 86% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Rank: #2323.
Wilson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Rank: #2424.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4109 Mullikin Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 447-1016
Rank: #2525.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Rank: #2626.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Fairyland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1306 Lula Lake Rd
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Sweet Apple Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
12025 Etris Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Springdale Park Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
803 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-6050
Rank: #3131.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
5250 Hog Mountain Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-3235
Rank: #3434.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Rank: #3535.
Findley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
5880 Findley Chase Dr
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
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