For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,853 students in 30035, GA (there are , serving 342 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 30035, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30035, GA are Canby Lane Elementary School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School and Miller Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30035 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30035, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30035, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canby Lane Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Green Hawk Trl
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0602
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0602
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Covington Hwy
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 875-0302
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #33.
Miller Grove Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Miller Rd
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 676-8902
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Anchor School
Charter School
2460 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 909-4555
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 909-4555
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
30035, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30035, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30035, GA include Canby Lane Elementary School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School and Miller Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30035?
4 public schools are located in 30035.
What percentage of students in 30035 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 30035 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30035?
30035 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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