For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,247 students in the neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Grant Park are Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Maynard Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
685 Mercer St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Maynard Jackson High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #44.
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Hill St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-5400
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta, GA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta, GA include Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School and Maynard Jackson High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta?
the neighborhood of Grant Park, Atlanta public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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