Nicholson Elementary School
Marietta, GA 30066
Phone: (770) 928-5573
Fax: (770) 928-5575
District: Cobb County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 408 students
Nicholson Elementary School, a public school located in Marietta, GA, serves grades PK-5 in the Cobb County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Nicholson Elementary School is a public school located in Marietta, GA. 408 students attend Nicholson Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
| Student Growth | 5/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
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I've had two children at Nicholson over the past 4 years (one of which is now at McCleskey MS). We moved from a larger elementary school (Mountain View) and having both a larger and smaller school experience, I can 100% without hesitation recommend Nicholson. The students are extremely well supported, the teachers are communicative, and the school goes out of their way to ensure families are connected. The school is much smaller than many nearby elementary schools, and even though I never thought that would be something I cared about, I now firmly believe in the smaller, familial environment that Nicholson provides compared to the colder "you're just a number" environment we had before. Everyone at Nicholson knows my kids names and even asks about my son even though he's moved on to Middle School. The teachers truly care about our kids. They also take safety very, very seriously. The doors are always locked and now require ID to get into the building. Even though they know my face by now (4 years of volunteering and coming in/out of the buidling for lunches with my kids), they still stop me and ask me to sign in and provide ID. I appreciate their dedication to ensuring everyone in the building has a reason for being there. The musical theatre program that Ms. Stephan (the music teacher) leads is top notch. Through the program, PSB Creative, the students learn invaluable teamworking skills and how to work towards a goal as a team. I can't emphasize enough how lucky we are to have found this program and this school. I cannot imagine a better environment for my kids to be in.
Posted: November 21, 2022
I was in Nicholson elementary (k-3) and it was 4 of the best years of my life. The kids were kind I found it easy to make new friends and easy to learn and connect with teachers at a young age. After 3rd grade I went to a different school in a different town, and It was a culture shock. I felt like I could fit in with the kids and I became silent and here I am in 9th grade at River ridge high, and with pride I can easily say that Nicholson elementary is the best school Ive been to so far
Posted: November 21, 2022
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Posted: October 25, 2022
We absolutely love Nicholson, we recently moved out of the school zone and our girl sadly attends a different school that has left us missing Nicholson! Jill in the front office, along with the other ladies were nothing but pleasant, personable and helpful with every interaction. I could write reviews for every teacher we encountered during our time here. Every issue was handled promptly and appropriately. The extra curriculars are amazing, theater in particular. The communication flow between the school and parents is top notch. If your child is getting ready to attend Nicholson you are in luck. We are actively trying to move back into the area so our younger kids can have the same experience here that my older daughter has.
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Posted: March 30, 2017
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Posted: March 30, 2017
We need not have worried about the diversity of this school. The kids are great and have become some of our daughter's and our families best friends.
Posted: March 30, 2017
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Posted: March 30, 2017
Our daughter had attended a beloved private school, so we were nervous about our first public school experience with our girls. Turns out Nicholson is terrific. From the teachers to the Principal, the professionals are smart, caring, friendly and considerate. The academics are focused and have provided a great opportunity for our girls to expand their interests through target programs and after school athletics. Feedback from the teachers is good, it really is a partnership. We have been very happy with Nicholson Elementary School.
Posted: March 19, 2017
We love Nicholson! This is our first year, my daughter came from a private Kindergarten . The teachers and staff are great, easy to talk to and very accommodating . There are various fun activities for the family where the teachers are so involved, and its great to meet them in a different setting outside of the classroom as well. This school has the hardest working PTA officers! Nicholson Elementary is a hidden gem of East Cobb. There area around the school is great as well, plenty of green space, even a walking track, not too much traffic and there is a great community surrounding and supporting the school.
Posted: March 19, 2017
Posted: March 19, 2017
IN my experience the therapists in school responded quickly to our requests
Posted: March 19, 2017
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The school has an Anti-bullying campaign and executes the strategies to achieve this goal very well
Posted: March 19, 2017
They have great teachers in the school, my child is excelling in school
Posted: March 19, 2017
Homework has never been an issue for my child. Her teachers gives her just the right amount to do throughout the week, mostly focus on reading and problem solving and so it is not a burden at all!
Posted: February 6, 2016
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Posted: February 6, 2016
I absolutely LOVE Nicholson. My oldest has been there for 2 years now and absolutely wouldn't want to be any where else. Her teachers have been wonderful and she is flourishing educationally, despite some focus/attention issues. It is fantastic that there is so much diversity, and not like the rest of the East Cobb "bubble". I also love the fact that everyone seems knows all the kids, since the school is smaller than most in our area. The staff is wonderful too, they really care about their "Stars" and it shows. I think the low reviews may stem from the fact that most the families at Nicholson (IMO) seem to be single parent or dual income families. So the parental involvement is not as high as other East Cobb schools. But we still LOVE it here.
Posted: August 4, 2015
Overall, I believe Nicholson is a good school. This is our second year here and my child loves school. As a parent there were some things that concerned me and I am always pro teacher but just because I am pro teacher doesn't mean that I will not have an opinion or question certain methods of the teachers that are implemented with my child. Well I am an involved parent and I guess that caused problems when I begin to question the "preferred teacher" of that particular grade. I could definitely tell that she did not care for me by the end of the school year which is okay I am not not there for you to like me but to provide my child with the best learning experience during those hours. Overall, I thought the teacher was a good teacher but she was a loud mouth, talk over you, know it all kind of teacher. Well here we are back to school and after talking to old parents apparently all of their children were grouped with the "preferred teacher" for this particular grade. I am excited about the new school year and working with the new teacher and watching my child make new friends and excelling no matter which teacher we have or what children she is placed with because what the counselor and teachers thought were a get back we will use to our good and excel in spite of =) . Also, let me just note that the "preferred teacher" for this grade class is full which means she can keep the cute, well behaved preferred kids and when or if a new child transfers to the school more than likely she will not be able to have a new kid because her class is full =)
Posted: August 4, 2015
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Posted: August 4, 2015
It depends on if you are the preferred parent and whether you work as a staff in the school.
Posted: January 7, 2015
Nicholson is a fantastic school. I have a 2nd grader and Kindergartener and every time I walk into the school I am greeted so warmly by the staff, I really feel treated practically like family. The teachers genuinely care about the students' success. My kids love it here. We don't want to move because of Nicholson!
Posted: April 22, 2008
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