Overview

Lake Forest Elementary School is a public school in Atlanta, GA, offering a Gifted & Talented program and International Baccalaureate. It is one of 66 elementary schools in Fulton County School District.

School Rating

Lake Forest Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Georgia with the same grade levels.
5/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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4.0
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Neighborhood

5920 Sandy Springs Cir
Atlanta, GA 30328
School leader: Ms Laryn Nelson
(470) 254-8740
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