For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,925 students in 30033, GA (there are , serving 784 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 30033, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30033, GA are Briarlake Elementary School, Laurel Ridge Elementary School and Druid Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30033 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30033, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30033, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Briarlake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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: #22.
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.
Druid Hills Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #44.
Mclendon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
International Community School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Grades: 6-12
| 174 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 Public Schools (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 schools in 30033, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30033, GA include Briarlake Elementary School, Laurel Ridge Elementary School and Druid Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30033?
7 public schools are located in 30033.
What percentage of students in 30033 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 30033 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30033?
30033 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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