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Briar Vista Elementary School

Q: Is Briar Vista Elementary School a good school?

Briar Vista Elementary School ranks 449 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

449^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Briar Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 469 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 131 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Briar Vista Elementary consistently outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with its 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 56.1% compared to 30.1% for the district and 39.3% for the state. The school has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quartile to the middle quartile, and now holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, higher than the district's 2-star rating. Briar Vista also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 13.7 students per teacher, lower than nearby Fernbank Elementary and Montclair Elementary.

While Briar Vista Elementary outperforms other schools in the DeKalb County School District, it lags behind the high-performing schools in the Atlanta Public Schools district, such as Mary Lin Elementary, Springdale Park Elementary, and Morningside Elementary. Additionally, Briar Vista has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to its lower performance relative to the top-performing schools in the area.

482

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,990

Per pupil spending ?

71.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1131 Briar Vista Ter NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

(678) 874-5902

District: DeKalb County

Students who attend Briar Vista Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Druid Hills Middle School
High:	Druid Hills High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.6%

Hispanic:

28.4%

White:

20.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2014 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2014

✓Above the Georgia median (64th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg33%

Georgia avg42%

449^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 39 pts since 2015

From bottom 24% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 81Elementary Schools in the DeKalb County

131^st of 206DeKalb 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
2025	59.0	449 of 1238	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.1	434 of 1248	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.9	476 of 1242	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.9	523 of 1244	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.6	475 of 1234	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.3	679 of 1209	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.6	703 of 1205	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.4	835 of 1233	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	25.1	938 of 1240	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	43.7	832 of 1231	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	22.1	1027 of 1225	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	51.0	714 of 1201	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.5	825 of 1212	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.1	776 of 1183	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	27.2	927 of 1133	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	40.5	759 of 1134	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	43.3	730 of 1125	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.9	597 of 1101	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics46%~ state avg

English Language Arts45%+6 vs state

Science35%-9 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

We have had the best experience at BVE. My son started in kindergarten and is just finishing up 2nd grade with Ms. Lakus. One thing that really makes BVE stand out is its Montessori program. The students learn independence and decision making through hands-on learning. Also, with the mixed-age classrooms, the students learn wonderful leadership skills as they become the "leaders" in the classroom. This also lends well to challenging the students by allowing them to move ahead in lessons or even move to lessons from a higher grade level, if they are ready.

The families are wonderful. The school really has a great community feel. I can feel it any time I walk into the school or at any school event.

I would absolutely recommend Briar Vista Elementary to anyone. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

The most improved school in Dekalb County for two straight years. This school is moving rapidly in the right direction! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

They have a nice new principal and a great Montessori program. I am shocked at the low rating...it is in a nice middle-class neighborhood. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Have nothing but great things to say about this little hidden gem. Most parent do not realize but its one of the total 5 public Montessori schools in GA, one of 3 in and around Atlanta. One of the best things about this school is the new principle who's on her second year and has improved upon almost every aspect of the school, starting from parent interaction with school to getting more help for the teachers in the classroom. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 14, 2014

Briar Vista is an excellent school. My son is a third grader and has been at the school since Pre-K in their Montessori program. He has received an excellent education and has had the best teachers! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

This will be our third year at BVE and we love it! My rising 2nd grader and rising K-er had wonderful experiences last year, thanks to their amazing teachers. Huge thanks to our principal Ms. Neil for helping BVE bloom into a great place for our kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

is the best school they have had children Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Love this school. It is a great fit for my kids. The principal is wonderful. Close Quote

Schools Near Briar Vista Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	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
Briar Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1131 Briar Vista Ter NE	Atlanta	30324	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-5902	482	38	12.6	71.2%	98 (20.3%)	186 (38.6%)	137 (28.4%)	30 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (5.4%)	59	449^th of 1238 public elementary schools	63.7%		62.1	434^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.2%	15	35.6	56.1	49.1	48.3	57.9	31.6	35.1	$20,990	$1,741	$19,249
Morningside Elementary School	Public	K-5	1053 E Rock Springs Rd NE	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8950	722	50	14.5	7.6%	476 (65.9%)	57 (7.9%)	60 (8.3%)	45 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (11.5%)	96.9	43^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	96.5%		96.4	47^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.2%	4	71.1	83.8	75.2	84.5	88.3	70.8	73.7	$22,517	$688	$21,829
Woodward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3034 Curtis Dr NE	Brookhaven	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-7802	553	46	12.0	84.6%	4 (0.7%)	38 (6.9%)	499 (90.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	13.4	1125^th of 1238 public elementary schools	9.1%		17.9	1041^st of 1248 public elementary schools	16.6%	84	13.1	17.1	23.8	10.3	20.7	22.2	25.4	$19,368	$1,884	$17,484
Virginia-Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	774 Virginia Avenue NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(404) 802-3500	649	46	14.1	15.4%	358 (55.2%)	113 (17.4%)	67 (10.3%)	38 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (11.2%)	97	40^th of 1238 public elementary schools	96.8%					(n/a)	69.1	73.1	86.4	71.1	78.5	81.8	90.9	$22,466	$720	$21,747
Springdale Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	803 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-6050	437	34	12.9	18.3%	247 (56.5%)	75 (17.2%)	53 (12.1%)	18 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.6%)	98.8	10^th of 1238 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.4	34^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.3%	24	71.6	83.6	84.1	81.5	91.8	87.3	90.5	$26,553	$941	$25,612
Fernbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	157 Heaton Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9302	895	56	15.9	27.8%	401 (44.8%)	206 (23.0%)	69 (7.7%)	144 (16.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.8%)	88.2	146^th of 1238 public elementary schools	88.2%		87.2	162^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	87.0%	16	64.4	59.3	69.0	70.5	51.7	68.1	67.9	$17,952	$1,289	$16,663
Sagamore Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1865 Alderbrook Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-7502	428	36	11.8	30.4%	194 (45.3%)	83 (19.4%)	95 (22.2%)	22 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	78.2	253^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	79.6%		81	221^st of 1248 public elementary schools	82.3%	32	47.2	45.8	60.9	56.2	54.2	54.7	73.0	$21,180	$2,899	$18,281
Westchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	758 Scott Blvd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4400	174	17	10.3	5.7%	127 (73.0%)	8 (4.6%)	15 (8.6%)	8 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.2%)								(n/a)								$30,758	$257	$30,500
Garden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Sheridan Dr NE	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7800	494	44	11.3	72.5%	73 (14.8%)	211 (42.7%)	179 (36.2%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	49.4	573^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	53.7%		54	519^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.4%	54	28.2	42.9	47.1	35.2	51.4	32.2	41.4	$27,197	$1,207	$25,990
Mary Lin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	586 Candler Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8850	526	35	15.2	5.3%	387 (73.6%)	46 (8.7%)	27 (5.1%)	22 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.2%)	98.3	20^th of 1238 public elementary schools	98.4%		99.2	6^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.5%	14	69.8	74.2	90.4	77.9	88.2	88.3	84.0	$24,003	$1,048	$22,954

Frequently Asked Questions about Briar Vista Elementary School

How many students attend Briar Vista Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 482 students attended Briar Vista Elementary School.

Is Briar Vista Elementary School a good school?

Briar Vista Elementary School ranks 449^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Briar Vista Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Briar Vista Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Druid Hills Middle School
High : Druid Hills High School

What is the racial makeup of Briar Vista Elementary School?

Students at Briar Vista Elementary School are 39% African American, 28% Hispanic, 20% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Briar Vista Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

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