The 10 best elementary, middle schools in Georgia, according to U.S. News & World Report

Last week, U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools list. Rankings focused on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in math and reading/language arts, while accounting for student background and achievement in core subjects. Student-teacher ratios are applied to break ties in the overall score.

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Top 10 Georgia elementary schools in U.S. News & World Report

1. Kittredge Magnet School in Atlanta
2. Wadsworth Magnet School in Decatur
3. Britt David Magnet Academy in Columbus
4. Daves Creek Elementary in Cumming
5. Simpson Elementary in Peachtree Corners
6. Marietta Center for Advanced Academics in Marietta
7. Timber Ridge Elementary in Marietta
8. Level Creek Elementary in Suwanee
9. Big Creek Elementary in Cumming
10. Mount Bethel Elementary in Marietta

Top 10 Georgia middle schools in U.S. News & World Report

1. Elite Scholars Academy in Jonesboro
2. Dickerson Middle in Marietta
3. South Forsyth Middle in Cumming
4. Riverwatch Middle in Suwanee
5. Dodgen Middle in Marietta
6. River Trail Middle in Johns Creek
7. Piney Grove Middle in Cumming
8. North Gwinnett Middle in Sugar Hill
9. Webb Bridge Middle in Alpharetta
10. Autrey Mill Middle in Johns Creek