Curious if anyone has thoughts on public schools in Decatur vs. East Atlanta. My partner and I are expecting our first child, and we’re trying to plan ahead before buying a house. I know Decatur has a reputation for great schools, but the property taxes are pretty steep.

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Since when was it Decatur? I thought it was all those northern suburbs - Johns Creek, Alpharetta, East Cobb, Suwanee, Cumming, maybe Lawrenceville. These are considered the cream for public schools is what I have heard. Idk if it is a demographic thing but most education conscious Asians prefer these places.

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CSD have consistently been regarded among the best in the state, certainly within the perimeter, for a long time.

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Decatur schools are great. In Non-Decatur East Atlanta, you’ll be in CoA schools, unless you get into Drew Charter (requiring residence in East Lake or Kirkwood).

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Decatur now offers tuition enrollment FYI. So you could live in East Atlanta and send your kids there. Don't know the exact rates but I think it's still a lot cheaper than private school

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Decatur has really great schools.

Also Atlanta Public Schools are really great as well. I understand the hesitancy, but I think especially on the east side of Atlanta the concern is overblown. Mary Lin is one of the best in the state. Same with Springdale. Parkside and Burgess. APS has a very tight knit school community and experience. Charter is also an option, but really have loved APS a lot.

Druid Hills - DeKalb not Decatur or APS schools (Fernbank Elementary) are also great.

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