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What Are the Best Public Schools in the Greater Atlanta Area?

04/28/08 | Kathy Drewien | Category: Atlanta Real Estate, Atlanta Relocation, Buyers, Neighborhoods

What are the best public schools in Atlanta? We get asked every day.

Buyers relocating to Atlanta want information on public schools before they decide where to look for a home. Doug, a buyer relocating from Birmingham voiced the same question on Trulia Voices.

We plan to move to the Atlanta area, and our top priority is finding a good public school for our2187883795_a83ff658c01 daughter. She will be entering 5th grade, and I presume we will need to live in the school district zoned for the school if we expect her to be eligible to attend any particular public school.
Is this an accurate understanding? If so, then we need to pick a school before we buy a house. Thanks for your help.

On the surface, your question seems simple enough. And yet, Atlanta is so much larger than Birmingham, a list is not enough to tell you what you want to know.

You also want a house in your price range, with a “reasonable” commute, located in a strong school district.

Answers to these questions enable us to better answer your question about school districts.

We could say the Higgledy-Piggledy district is the highest ranking in Atlanta. And yet, if housing prices start at $600K and your price range is $300-350K, the information is meaningless.

With all that said… to help our clients, we have made The Report Card for Parents available.

The Report Card for Parents is primarily designed to give parents information about their schools. It also provides valuable information for discussions that will help parents make informed decisions about the quality of public schools in Georgia.

The testing and evaluation of Georgia’s children generate an enormous amount of statistical data. The Report Card for Parents transforms this mountain of data into an understandable ranking of Georgia’s public schools.

Review the school reports to become familiar with the area. Then, ask us to help put the information in perspective.


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  1. Posted by TinaNo Gravatar on 04.28.08 9:10 pm

    I have a 2nd grader with ADD and am moving to the Alpharetta area in June. Can anyone recommend the best public school for kids with ADD?

  2. Posted by Kathy DrewienNo Gravatar on 04.29.08 12:48 am

    Tina, I think you’ll find all of the Alpharetta elementary schools to be very comfortable - and effective - working with your child.

    The school system for Alpharetta is among the highest ranked in the state. Here are reports that will prove helpful:

    Elementary School Overview

    Elementary School State Ranking

    As you research homes it will be easier to dig deeper into the school reports. Let me know if we can be of further assistance.

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