For the 2026 school year, there are 222 public schools serving 172,824 students in Fulton County, GA (there are 165 private schools, serving 35,716 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Fulton County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Fulton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, GA are Mary Lin Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School and Lake Windward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Lin Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 802-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Creek View Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3995 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2932
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Birmingham Falls Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14865 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Sweet Apple Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12025 Etris Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Springdale Park Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
803 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-6050
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 802-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Barnwell Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Findley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5880 Findley Chase Dr
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Northview High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Dolvin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10495 Jones Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Webb Bridge Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4455 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-2940
Gr: 6-8 | 1,228 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1325 Mount Paran Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Johns Creek High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5575 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,789 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1053 E Rock Springs Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-8950
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 802-8950
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Chattahoochee High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,730 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Autrey Mill Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4110 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622
Gr: 6-8 | 1,256 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Mullinax Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13855 Providence Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2626.
Ocee Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4375 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
Abbotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5575 Abbotts Bridge Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
Cogburn Woods Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13080 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2845
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3055 Kimball Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,167 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Milton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Alpharetta High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3595 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3333.
Roswell North Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10525 Woodstock Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6320
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3434.
Taylor Road Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7090
Gr: 6-8 | 1,244 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3535.
Alpharetta Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
192 Mayfield Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Fulton County, GA include Mary Lin Elementary School, Creek View Elementary School and Lake Windward Elementary School. Fulton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County?
229 public schools are located in Fulton County.
What percentage of students in Fulton County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Fulton County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fulton County include: Ridgeview Charter School vs. Sandy Springs Middle School, Sandy Springs Middle School vs. Ridgeview Charter School, Langston Hughes High School vs. Creekside High School
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