GA's Best Elementary Schools Ranked In New Analysis

GEORGIA — Kittredge Magnet School in Atlanta is the best public elementary school in Georgia, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.

U.S. News researchers based the 2025 ranking of the nation’s best public elementary schools on publicly available data from the U.S. Department of Education. Elementary schools are considered K-6 in the analysis.

The top 10 public elementary schools in Georgia are:

• Kittredge Magnet School, East Atlanta
• Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers, Decatur
• Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Columbus
• Daves Creek Elementary School, Cumming
• Simpson Elementary School, Peachtree Corners
• Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, Marietta
• Timber Ridge Elementary School, Marietta
• Level Creek Elementary School, Suwanee
• Big Creek Elementary School, Cumming
• Mount Bethel Elementary School, Marietta

Both Kittredge and Wadsworth are part of the DeKalb County School District.

"This extraordinary recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of so many of our remarkable students, outstanding teachers, administrators, board members and the incredible support staff and community and business partners," DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Devon Q. Horton said in a news release Tuesday. “It is the collective efforts and results of so many that we are able to provide world-class opportunities to every student and proud graduate of DeKalb County Schools.”

The methodology for the rankings focused on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in math and reading/language arts, while also accounting for students’ background and their achievements in core subjects. Student-teacher ratios were applied to break ties.

The rankings are intended as an evaluation tool to inform parents on how well schools are doing at providing high-equality education and providing students for a successful future, LaMont Jones, managing editor for Education at U.S. News, said in a news release.

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