For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,867 students in Clarkston, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, GA are Indian Creek Elementary School, Jolly Elementary School and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarkston, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
724 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5702
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5702
Gr: PK-5 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Jolly Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Otello Ave
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5802
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5802
Gr: PK-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, GA include Indian Creek Elementary School, Jolly Elementary School and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarkston?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Clarkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clarkston include: Jolly Elementary School vs. Indian Creek Elementary School, Indian Creek Elementary School vs. Jolly Elementary School
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