Best charter schools in Decatur (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Decatur, Georgia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.
- 128International Community SchoolDecatur · Charter Elementary37% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 223The Anchor SchoolDecatur · Charter High100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 208 students
- 319PEACE Academy Charter SchoolDecatur · Charter Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 241 students
- 418DeKalb Preparatory Academy CharterDecatur · Charter Elementary24% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 517DeKalb Brilliance AcademyDecatur · Charter Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 357 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | International Community School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 28.0 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 2 | The Anchor School Decatur · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 22.5 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 208 |
| 3 | PEACE Academy Charter School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 19.4 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 241 |
| 4 | DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 17.8 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 5 | DeKalb Brilliance Academy Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 17.4 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 357 |
International Community School in Decatur leads the 2025 list of charter schools in Decatur with a Success Index (US) of 28.0. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Georgia charter schools rankings, every school on the Decatur page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in Decatur?
International Community School in Decatur, Georgia ranks first among charter schools in Decatur with a Success Index (US) of 28.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 501).
How are charter schools in Decatur ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.