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Montgomery Elementary School

Q: Is Montgomery Elementary School a good school?

Montgomery Elementary School ranks 182 nd of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

182^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Montgomery Elementary School in Brookhaven, GA, serves approximately 728 students in Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the DeKalb County School District, where it stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Montgomery has earned a 4- or 5-star rating for the past decade, and in the most recent school year it ranked in the 85th percentile statewide—a slight dip from the previous year's 94th percentile, but still firmly in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools. The school's math and science scores are roughly double the district average. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency hit 72.3% (district: 35.9%), and 5th grade science reached 64.4% (district: 30.4%). One of the school's most impressive stats is its chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.8%—nearly four times lower than the district average (26.7%) and less than half the state average (17.7%). This suggests strong family engagement and a positive school climate. The school also serves its students efficiently, spending about $17,273 per student, which is less than several nearby schools that perform far worse academically.

Compared to nearby schools, Montgomery holds its own among a cluster of high performers like Ashford Park Elementary School (91st percentile) and Vanderlyn Elementary School (92nd percentile), though Vanderlyn shows stronger 5th grade math (81.5% vs. 63.2%). Montgomery outperforms Dunwoody Elementary School in most subjects despite Dunwoody's higher spending. The school's 4th grade math (59.6%) is a relative weak point compared to peers, suggesting an area for instructional focus. Note that English Language Arts scores for the most recent cycle will be released in December; the last available data showed Montgomery posting strong ELA results, roughly double the district average. Overall, Montgomery's decade-long consistency—even through the pandemic—makes it a premier choice for Brookhaven families.

728

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,273

Per pupil spending ?

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
Brookhaven, GA 30319

(678) 676-7502

District: DeKalb County

Students who attend Montgomery Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chamblee Middle School
High:	Chamblee High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

African American:

14.4%

Hispanic:

10.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (65% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in DeKalb County

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg34%

Georgia avg47%

182^nd of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 7% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 81Elementary Schools in the DeKalb County

137^th of 202DeKalb County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	182 of 1222	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	94.2	80 of 1238	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	94.6	73 of 1236	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	86 of 1223	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	89.7	128 of 1220	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	83.8	180 of 1214	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.2	126 of 1234	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	89.0	124 of 1209	89.7%	★★★★☆
2017	84.5	168 of 1205	86.1%	★★★★☆
2016	92.2	86 of 1233	93.0%	★★★★★
2015	93.1	80 of 1240	93.5%	★★★★★
2014	79.8	185 of 1231	85.0%	★★★★☆
2013	79.8	198 of 1225	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	84.3	94 of 1201	92.2%	★★★★★
2011	80.2	200 of 1212	83.5%	★★★★☆
2010	83.5	123 of 1183	89.6%	★★★★☆
2009	84.0	115 of 1133	89.8%	★★★★☆
2008	67.6	371 of 1134	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.0	644 of 1125	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.6	481 of 1101	56.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	49.8	363 of 829	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	88.5	76 of 870	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	80.4	127 of 876	85.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	207 of 1189	82.6%	★★★★☆
2025	94.2	69 of 1224	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	94.6	61 of 1223	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.1	75 of 1212	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	86.8	149 of 1206	87.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	83.1	184 of 1186	84.5%	★★★★☆
2025	91.4	106 of 1225	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.9	89 of 1220	92.7%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	106 of 1210	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	89.8	114 of 1209	90.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	132 of 703	81.2%	★★★★☆
2025	87.2	84 of 769	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	90.3	48 of 772	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.4	69 of 775	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	84.3	105 of 779	86.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)84th percentile~ school

Female (2026)83rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)81st percentile-4 vs school

African American (2026)56th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics66%+18 vs state

Science64%+20 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Friday, April 9, 2021

Montgomery Elementary is one of the best kept secrets in DeKalb County. The faculty and staff truly care about children and want to see them achieve and flourish in a loving environment. The PTA and school community truly support the school and initiatives that are being implemented. In addition to gifted certification, teachers are also Orton Gillingham trained. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

I didn't know what the school was like until my son told me. The teachers are mean to him they tell him he can't do well when he is trying his best. i'd rate 0 stars if i could Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Great school; Great neighborhood; one of the best elementary schools ITP; Very active parent group Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, November 3, 2013

This is a great school with very competent and caring teachers. All teachers are gifted certified and the principal holds them all to high standards. Strong PTA and funding. School is on track for STEM certification by 2015. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 1, 2013

The parent's make this school! The PTA is awesome! However, because they are so good, the teacher's and administration are lazy. The principal could care less about your children as she is all about the bottom line. If you aren't pouring hundreds of dollars into their school fund and your child isn't the model student, then you can forget about them getting the extra care they need. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE	Brookhaven	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 676-7502	728	46	15.8	14.7%	398 (54.7%)	105 (14.4%)	78 (10.7%)	72 (9.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (10.2%)	84.5	182^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	85.1%		94.2	80^th of 1238 public elementary schools	93.5%	102	72.3	59.6	63.2	64.4	$17,273	$2,055	$15,218
Cary Reynolds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1663 East Nancy Creek Drive	Atlanta	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6802	267	27	9.8	86.9%	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	239 (89.5%)	11 (4.1%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	15.5	1072^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	12.3%		15.2	1086^th of 1238 public elementary schools	12.3%	14	30.4	25.4	17.5	22.5	$24,894	$1,904	$22,990
Huntley Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2112 Seaman Cir	Chamblee	30341	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7402	507	41	12.3	80.5%	86 (17.0%)	103 (20.3%)	240 (47.3%)	47 (9.3%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.5%)	23.6	940^th of 1222 public elementary schools	23.1%		38.9	702^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	43.3%	238	27.1	42.4	26.6	20.7	$21,190	$1,846	$19,344
High Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	520 Greenland Rd	Atlanta	30342	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-7716	684	51	13.5	56.9%	175 (25.6%)	231 (33.8%)	186 (27.2%)	46 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.7%)	71.4	309^th of 1222 public elementary schools	74.7%		73.1	296^th of 1238 public elementary schools	76.1%	13	56.8	64.7	45.3	54.6	$16,999	$937	$16,062
Chesnut Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4576 N Peachtree Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7102	551	43	12.8	51.7%	131 (23.8%)	179 (32.5%)	165 (29.9%)	36 (6.5%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (5.8%)	49.1	555^th of 1222 public elementary schools	54.6%		68.2	346^th of 1238 public elementary schools	72.1%	209	59.0	42.5	34.2	39.5	$19,949	$1,738	$18,211
Ashford Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2968 Cravenridge Dr NE	Atlanta	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 676-6702	757	51	14.8	14.8%	464 (61.3%)	86 (11.4%)	85 (11.2%)	54 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (9.0%)	91.6	113^th of 1222 public elementary schools	90.8%		93.5	94^th of 1238 public elementary schools	92.4%	19	75.9	71.6	67.6	70.0	$16,844	$2,374	$14,470
Dunwoody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1923 Womack Rd	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 875-4002	790	56	14.1	22.4%	253 (32.0%)	184 (23.3%)	84 (10.6%)	221 (28.0%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.9%)	83.4	195^th of 1222 public elementary schools	84.0%		89.1	135^th of 1238 public elementary schools	89.1%	60	70.0	78.3	52.4	53.6	$18,133	$1,847	$16,286
Vanderlyn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1877 Vanderlyn Dr	Dunwoody	30338	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9002	441	31	14.2	9.5%	223 (50.6%)	34 (7.7%)	45 (10.2%)	110 (24.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	93	96^th of 1222 public elementary schools	92.1%		94.8	72^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	94.2%	24	73.8	74.3	81.5	67.7	$19,382	$1,584	$17,798
Doraville United Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3630 Shallowford Rd NE	Atlanta	30340	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 202-0093	1,003	69	14.5	99.6%	8 (0.8%)	36 (3.6%)	927 (92.4%)	15 (1.5%)	12 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	8.2	1176^th of 1222 public elementary schools	3.8%		9.6	1188^th of 1238 public elementary schools	4.0%	12	16.1	21.5	15.8	12.6	$17,565	$1,818	$15,746
Hightower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4236 Tilly Mill Rd	Doraville	30360	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7302	604	49	12.3	88.6%	5 (0.8%)	20 (3.3%)	554 (91.7%)	19 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	17.6	1039^th of 1222 public elementary schools	15.0%		18.5	1019^th of 1238 public elementary schools	17.7%	20	32.3	33.3	17.7	16.7	$19,101	$1,962	$17,139

Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery Elementary School

What district is Montgomery Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

Is Montgomery Elementary School a good school?

Montgomery Elementary School ranks 182^nd of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Montgomery Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 728 students attended Montgomery Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Montgomery Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Montgomery Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chamblee Middle School
High : Chamblee High School

What is the racial makeup of Montgomery Elementary School?

Students at Montgomery Elementary School are 55% White, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 10% Asian.

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