Briarlake Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 353
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 11:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 405:1
Certified Teachers: 17%
3590 Lavista Road
Decatur, GA 30033
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
5/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness9/10
Community Reviews
My child transferred from a prestigious private school, and she and I both prefer Briarlake! Kind, caring staff, lovely teachers, great playground, new HVAC, high level of parental engagement, lots of nice kids. We love it so much!
Posted by a parent on 3/7/2026Currently the parent of a third grader and first grader. We’ve had such great experiencessince Principal Jones took over leadership! Briarlake is a gem of a school, with many involved families and a spirit of inclusion among the children. The teachers are fantastic, too- especially the third grade t
Posted by a parent on 3/24/2025We’ve had nothing but great experiences with two children at Briarlake for the last three years. Sad to see that old negative reviews about past leadership are dragging down the school rating. Very happy to have this school in our community!
Posted by a parent on 7/11/2024Love our experience thus far. First grader been in the school the past 2 years. New principal seems fantastic. Club offerings and activities are wonderful from garden club to kindness club. Daughter is looking forward to girls who game club when she is older. We have had 2 fantastic teachers. Overal
Posted by a parent on 11/12/2023I wanted to alert parents that these negative reviews of our school were under past leadership and we now have a fabulous new principal who started at Briarlake in the middle of the 2022-2023 school year. She is fabulous and taking the school in exciting new directions. The parent community is very
Posted by a parent on 10/15/2023Nearby Schools
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5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageSagamore is an excellent choice due to it's dedicated teachers, staff, location and amenities. The assistant principal Dr. Montello is a genuine, thoughtful, and proactive administrator. Teachers like Dr. Shackleford who is so positive and supportive. Locals like Mrs. Zabinski who will make sure your child is in the best extracurriculars. Mrs. Sommers who is an exemplary parent who's kids are top tier roll models. The location of the school tucked away in a classic mid century community allows you to walk or bike into school on safe streets. The campus has an outdoor basketball court, soccer field, proper swing set, playground and is located adjacent to a neighborhood swim/tennis that the students can walk to on a short trail from the school. The community is walking, biking or a fun golf cart ride to local restaurants and shops. The neighborhood is close to Atlanta, Decatur, Buckhead, CHOA, CDC, and I-85. Buy a classic mid century, a new home, or custom build your own dream house. The rolling hills of Sagamore are a perfect place to raise your family. Sagamore Hills Elementary school has the best staff, excellent teachers, and a quite well appropriated campus. You will be pleasantly surprised by this gem.Parent Review2mo ago - Hawthorne Elementary School
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5/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy kids have loved attending Hawthorne and have learned and grown so much in their time there. The school is continuously improving, and I've only seen positive changes over the last 5 years. The Hawthorne community of parents, staff, and students is special and welcoming.Parent Review1mo ago - Laurel Ridge Elementary School
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7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWhat y’all did with the kids today for marching band 20 starsParent Review1mo ago - Henderson Mill Elementary School
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6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe pre-k program is so wonderful. My child is thriving with these wonderful teachers. The principal cares deeply about the school. The teachers are excited to be there, responsive, and kind. My child has learned so much the past year!Parent Review1mo ago - Arbor Montessori School
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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Decatur schools - Briarlake Elementary School is located at 3590 Lavista Road, Decatur GA 30033. Briarlake Elementary School is in the Dekalb County School District. Briarlake Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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