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Best Atlanta Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 46 public charter schools serving 31,950 students in Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Atlanta, GA are Charles R. Drew Charter School, Atlanta Classical Academy and Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlanta, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Atlanta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Atlanta, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Atlanta Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3260 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 369-3500
Gr: K-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Resurgence Hall Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1706 Washington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 382-8512
Gr: K-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Globe Academy Charter School I
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2225 Heritage Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 867-6183
Gr: K-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 904-0051
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Riverwood International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,716 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ethos Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2295 Springdale Cir Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(470) 502-0046
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ridgeview Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5340 S Trimble Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 254-7710
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1903 Drew Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 931-4827
Gr: K-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
98 Anderson Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 326-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1414.
Main Street Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2861 Lakeshore Dr
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 668-0261
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Georgia Cyber Academy (Virtual)
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1745 Phoenix Blvd Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Gr: K-12 | 9,762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Genesis Innovation Academy For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1049 Custer Avenue Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 944-8560
Gr: K-11 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Tapestry Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Raymond Dr
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 676-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
Kipp South Fulton Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1286 Washington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(678) 278-0160
Gr: 5-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Gr: K-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Gr: 5-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3007 Hermance Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 846-3242
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wesley International Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(678) 904-9137
Gr: K-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Atlanta Unbound Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1743 Hardin Ave
Atlanta, GA 30337
(404) 579-0247
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Hapeville Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3510 Atlanta Ave
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 767-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Kipp Strive Primary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1448 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 924-6310
Gr: K-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
The Kindezi School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 671-4920
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Atlanta Smart Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2636 Martin Luther King Jr Dr,
Atlanta, GA 30311
(706) 432-1773
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
386 Pine St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 719-4005
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Centennial Place Academy (Charter)
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
531 Luckie St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 802-8550
Gr: K-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Fulton Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2575 Dodson Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(404) 472-3529
Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3232.
Kipp Ways Primary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Temple St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 924-6310
Gr: K-4 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3333.
Kipp Ways Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Temple St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 475-1941
Gr: 5-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Soul Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Maynard Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 324-6310
Gr: 5-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Atlanta Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3712 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 472-3003
Gr: K-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
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Atlanta, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adamsville Elementary School (Closed 2013)
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Adamsville Primary School (Closed 2018)
286 Wilson Mill Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-4300
Gr: PK-2 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Anderson Park Elementary School (Closed 2005)
2050 Tiger Flowers Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 792-5914
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students
Arkwright Elementary School (Closed 2005)
1261 Lockwood Drive, Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 752-0746
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Atlanta Preparatory Academy (Closed 2014)
569 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 492-5362
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bakers Ferry-residential Facility High School (Closed 2009)
4525 Bakers Ferry Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 505-7877
Gr: 7-11
Benjamin S. Carson Preparatory School (Closed 2009)
1890 Donald L. Hollowell, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-5944
Benjamin S. Carsons Honors Preparatory Academy (Closed 2010)
2210 Perry Boulevard, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
The Best Academy High School at Benjamin S. Carson (Closed 2016)
1820 Mary Dell Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Bethune Elementary School (Closed 2023)
220 Northside Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Blalock Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1445 Maynard Road, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 699-4504
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Booker T. Washington - Early College Small School (Closed 2015)
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Booker T. Washington High School - Banking- Financ (Closed 2015)
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Booker T. Washington High School - Health- Science (Closed 2015)
45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
The Bridge High School (Closed 2012)
1559 Johnson Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 792-0070
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
C. W. Hill Elementary School (Closed 2010)
386 Pine Street, Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 853-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Campbell School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21 Thirkield Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-7533
Capitol View Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1442 Metropolitan Parkway Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Clifton Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Coan Middle School (Closed 2015)
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Collier Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3050 Collier Drive, Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 699-4507
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Connally Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1654 S Alvarado Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8450
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Cook Elementary School (Closed 2013)
211 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School (Closed 2016)
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-4962
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership Academy (Closed 2011)
601 Beckwith St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 330-4170
Gr: 6-8
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Gr: 9-12
Dekalb High School Of Technology-north Campus (Closed 2010)
1995 Womack Road
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8402
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dekalb International Student Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3075 Alton Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-6602
Dekalb-rockdale Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Jim Cherry Center, 2415-b Nort
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 325-3011
East Lake Elementary School (Closed 2013)
145 4th St Ne
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 802-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fain Elementary School (Closed 2020)
101 Hemphill School Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404) 802-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Fernbank Science Center (Closed 2008)
156 Heaton Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-7102
First Step II (Djj) (Closed 2023)
2914 Evans Woods Drive
Atlanta, GA 30340
(678) 874-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Fulton Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1513 E. Cleveland Ave,bldg 300
Atlanta, GA 30364
(404) 559-4239
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Atlanta, GA include Charles R. Drew Charter School, Atlanta Classical Academy and Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Atlanta?
46 public charter schools are located in Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlanta?
Atlanta public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Atlanta are often viewed compared to one another?

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