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Best Dekalb County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 83 public preschools serving 43,321 students in Dekalb County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, GA are Austin Elementary School, Oakhurst Elementary School and Vanderlyn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
758 Scott Blvd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4400
Gr: PK-2 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Dunwoody Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Ashford Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-6702
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Glennwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
440 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4435
Gr: PK-2 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 676-7502
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Winnona Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 Avery St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4490
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Livsey Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4137 Livsey Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3302
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Clairemont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450
Gr: PK-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Briarlake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Sagamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1865 Alderbrook Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7502
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Robert Shaw Theme School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079
(678) 676-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Wynbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
440 Wicksbury Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 676-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1919.
Narvie Harris Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3981 Mcgill Dr
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 676-9202
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2020.
Chesnut Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4576 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Midvale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3836 Midvale Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-3402
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2535 Caladium Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-2802
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2424.
Smoke Rise Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4780 Hugh Howell Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(678) 874-3602
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Kelley Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2590 Kelly Lake Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-4802
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2727.
Huntley Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2112 Seaman Cir
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-7402
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2828.
Evansdale Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2914 Evans Woods Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2929.
Mclendon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Kingsley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2051 Brendon Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8902
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
Hambrick Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Hambrick Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-5602
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Henderson Mill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2408 Henderson Mill Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-3102
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Oakcliff Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3151 Willow Oak Way
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-3102
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Allgood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
659 Allgood Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-5102
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Brockett Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1855 Brockett Rd
Tucker, GA 30084
(678) 874-2602
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, GA include Austin Elementary School, Oakhurst Elementary School and Vanderlyn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County?
84 public preschools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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