For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,349 students in 30033, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 30033, GA are Briarlake Elementary School, Laurel Ridge Elementary School and Mclendon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30033 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30033, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30033, GA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Briarlake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Mclendon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
2477 Coralwood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6002
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6002
Grades: PK-K
| 216 students
30033, Georgia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 30033, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 30033, GA include Briarlake Elementary School, Laurel Ridge Elementary School and Mclendon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30033?
4 public preschools are located in 30033.
What is the racial composition of students in 30033?
30033 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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