For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,295 students in Decatur, GA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Decatur, GA are International Community School, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School. 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 16% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Decatur, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 499-8969
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Decatur, GA 30032
(404) 492-5061
Grades: K-8
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4046 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 201-0451
Grades: 6-12
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Anchor School
Charter School
2460 Wesley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 909-4555
Decatur, GA 30035
(404) 909-4555
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Decatur, Georgia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1674 Atherton Dr
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Decatur, GA 30035
(678) 874-0302
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
917 South Mcdonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Dekalb Community School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1833 Lawrenceville Hwy
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 679-4900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dekalb Transition School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2670 Old Wesley Chapel Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Decatur, GA 30034
(678) 874-1002
Grades: 6-9
| 33 students
923 Forrest Boulevard
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Decatur, GA 30030
(678) 874-1102
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
2591 Candler Road
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 676-6602
Grades: 7-8
| 234 students
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
2162 Second Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-9102
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
2418 Wood Trail Ln
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7202
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1502
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
2100 Bixler Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5702
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-5702
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
3039 Santa Monica Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) -87-4-24
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) -87-4-24
Grades: 5
| 275 students
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, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter and Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School.
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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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