For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,172 students in 30317, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30317, GA are Charles R. Drew Charter School, Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy and Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30317 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30317, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30317, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Fred A. Toomer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Rogers St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-3450
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 719-4005
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 719-4005
Gr: K-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30317, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30317, GA include Charles R. Drew Charter School, Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy and Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30317?
5 public elementary schools are located in 30317.
What is the racial composition of students in 30317?
30317 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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