Atlanta: Schools & Education
Atlanta schools: 140 public schools. Georgia Cyber Academy is the largest at 8,876 students (grades 0-12). Total enrollment: 124,509 students.
- ~2,688 residents per school (vs Georgia ~772).
K-12 Schools
188 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,688 residents per school. 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (50)
Schools (188)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 28 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Department of Human Resources, Department of Juvenile Justice |
| School Districts · Total count | 17 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 140 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 93,583 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 6,955 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.50 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 33 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 59,497 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 63.6% |
| Schools Count | 140 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (29)
Colleges (29)
| Nearest College · Name | Oglethorpe University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Atlanta |
| Nearest College · Phone | (404) 261-1441 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Vinings Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4290 Paces Ferry Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (770) 801-8330 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 30339 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2648 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 25 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (25)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1,038 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 34 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 22 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 59.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 60 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12