For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,487 students in Decatur, GA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Decatur, GA are International Community School and Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Decatur, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
The Anchor School
Charter School
2460 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 503-4880
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 503-4880
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Peace Academy Charter School
Charter School
1954 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(470) 722-0706
Decatur, GA 30032
(470) 722-0706
Gr: K-4 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Decatur, GA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Decatur, GA include International Community School and Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Decatur?
4 public charter schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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