For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,334 students in 30317, GA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 30317, GA are Charles R. Drew Charter School, Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy and Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 30317 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 30317, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 30317, GA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: #22.
Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 916 students
Rank: #33.
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
30317, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1550 Hosea L Williams Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Crim Evening Classes High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
256 Clifton Street, Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-7105
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Crim High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
256 Clifton St Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 622-2727
Grades: K-10
| 328 students
Peachtree Hope Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1807 Memorial Dr Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 555-5555
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
35 Whitefoord Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6900
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 802-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 30317, GA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 30317, GA include Charles R. Drew Charter School, Charles Drew Charter Ja/sr Academy and Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc.
How many public charter schools are located in 30317?
3 public charter schools are located in 30317.
What is the racial composition of students in 30317?
30317 public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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