Education
East Atlanta is in the Atlanta Public Schools System, but many charter school alternatives are available.
Schools:
- Imagine Wesley International Academy
- Kingfisher Academy
- Neighborhood Charter School
Mohammed Schools, a private K-12 school in unincorporated DeKalb County, The schools are administered by the Atlanta Masjid of Islam. As of 2001 about 300 students attend the schools. The school was founded in 1980. is located within the East Atlanta area.
Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System operates the East Atlanta Branch.
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