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Mary Lin Elementary School

Atlanta Public Schools · DeKalb County · 586 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30307.0

(404)802-8850

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10/10
#12
Rank 12 out of 1,259
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #19 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #23 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #15 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mary Lin Elementary sits in the heart of Candler Park and Lake Claire, two of Atlanta's most walkable, community-driven neighborhoods where families bike to school, gather at the local co-op, and put down deep roots. Academically, it's about as strong as Georgia public elementary schools get, with top-percentile scores across English, math, and science — drawing families who want rigorous academics without leaving the warmth of an urban neighborhood feel. If you're drawn to intown Atlanta living, tree-lined streets, and a school with a genuinely tight-knit community, Mary Lin is the kind of place people plan their home search around.

Student Demographics

273 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
200 (73%)
African American
27 (10%)
Multiple Races
19 (7%)
Hispanic
16 (6%)
Asian
11 (4%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged13 (5%)
Students with Disabilities15 (5%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,018
Enrollment
34.53
Teachers (FTE)
29.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #6 · 100th percentile

393 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found