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Best 30038 Georgia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,208 students in 30038, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30038, GA are Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School, Leadership Preparatory Academy and Murphey Candler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30038 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30038, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 30038, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5100 Rock Springs Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6400 Woodrow Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(404) 656-3103
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Murphey Candler Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6775 S Goddard Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9102
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4603 Evans Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 875-3202
Gr: PK-5 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Browns Mill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4863 Browns Mill Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8302
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #66.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5333 Salem Rd
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-9402
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Fairington Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5505 Philip Bradley Dr
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-8702
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 30038 Georgia

30038, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dekalb Academy Of Technology And The Environment (Closed 2010)
2687 Klondike Road
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 676-1200
Gr: K-7 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 30038, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 30038, GA include Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School, Leadership Preparatory Academy and Murphey Candler Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30038?
7 public elementary schools are located in 30038.
What is the racial composition of students in 30038?
30038 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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