For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,301 students in 30316, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30316, GA are Burgess-peterson Elementary School, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School and Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30316 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30316, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30316, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burgess-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
1300 Constitution Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-4415
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 635-4415
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30316, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30316, GA include Burgess-peterson Elementary School, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School and Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30316?
6 public elementary schools are located in 30316.
What is the racial composition of students in 30316?
30316 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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