Briar Vista Elementary School

Briar Vista sits in the Druid Hills and Emory University corridor of Atlanta, a leafy, walkable stretch where old-growth trees line the streets and neighbors tend to stick around for years. The school draws a diverse mix of families — academics, young professionals, longtime DeKalb residents — who appreciate its notably strong English program and a community feel that's hard to replicate in the city's more transient neighborhoods. If you're planting roots in this part of Atlanta and want a school with genuine character and above-average literacy outcomes, Briar Vista is worth a close look.