Palmetto: Schools & Education
Palmetto schools: 2 public schools. Palmetto Elementary School is the largest at 358 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 374 students.
- ~2,398 residents per school (vs Georgia ~772).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,398 residents per school. 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Fulton County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 374 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 32 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 371 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 99.2% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Omnitech Institute |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Omnitech Institute |
| Nearest College · City | EAST POINT |
| Nearest College · Phone | (404) 284-8121 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Palmetto Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 9111 Cascade Palmetto Highway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (404) 613-4075 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 30268 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2576 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12