Chesnut Elementary School

Grades: PK-5
Students: 522
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 444:1
Certified Teachers: 9%
Community Reviews
50 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
Test Scores
6/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
5/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Chesnut Elementary School
This is our second year at Chestnut, and unfortunately it has been the worst. Students are being taught reading foundations primarily on Chromebooks, with little insight into instruction. Communication from our child’s teacher is extremely limited unless supplies or snacks are needed. Grades are oft
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Posted by a parent on 1/12/2026
As of Dec 2025, Chestnut is one of the best elementary schools in Dunwoody and for that matter, Dekalb county. Generally speaking, I would consider it as a hidden gem because of the attention that other Dunwoody area elementary's receive in comparison. However, the facts remain that Chestnut student
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Posted by a parent on 12/23/2025
Me encanta esta escuela, tienen field trips que normalmente la escuela costea, te integran todo el tiempo con comunicados en español.
Posted by a parent on 7/18/2025
Chesnut is wonderful. I love how equally diverse the school is and that all subgroups are performing well. The school has many activities for kids to get involved with and my son loves being a Chesnut Cougar.
Posted by a parent on 11/19/2022
My son started at Chestnut a month ago and so far I dislike it a lot. His teacher NEVER responded to any of the emails my husband and I sent to her. Very unprofessional! The drop off / pick up line is RIDICULOUS! I have to drive past the school just to take a u-turn, then get in this long
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Posted by a parent on 11/29/2021

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Dunwoody schools - Chesnut Elementary School is located at 4576 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody GA 30338. Chesnut Elementary School is in the Dekalb County School District. Chesnut Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.

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