For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,562 students in 30318, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 491 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 30318, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30318, GA are Bolton Academy Elementary School, Westside Atlanta Charter School and Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30318 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30318, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30318, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bolton Academy Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2268 Adams Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8350
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Gr: K-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Bazoline E. Usher/collier Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 Harwell Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-5700
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
William J. Scott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1752 Hollywood Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-7000
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
B.e.s.t Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4950
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4950
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
William M.boyd Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1891 Johnson Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8150
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #88.
John Lewis Invictus Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-6149
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-6149
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Frederick Douglass High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3100
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1010.
Woodson Park Academy School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-7750
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-7750
Gr: PK-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30318, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30318, GA include Bolton Academy Elementary School, Westside Atlanta Charter School and Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in 30318?
10 public schools are located in 30318.
What percentage of students in 30318 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 30318 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30318?
30318 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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