Top 10 Best Georgia Public Schools (2023)

Georgia is the #15 largest school system in the United States, serving 1,727,694 students across the 2,308 public schools for the 2023 school year (there are 878 private schools, serving 157,301 students). 92% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Georgia is 35%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 39%.
Minority enrollment is 62% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(GA) School Average
Asian
5%
Hispanic
17%
Black
36%
White
38%
Two or more races
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Georgia (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Rank: #22.
Daves Creek Elementary School
Math: 92% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Rank: #33.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Rank: #44.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Rank: #55.
Big Creek Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Rank: #66.
Elite Scholars Academy School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Rank: #77.
Johns Creek Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Rank: #88.
Simpson Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Rank: #99.
Fairyland Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
1306 Lula Lake Rd
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Rank: #1010.
Level Creek Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
4488 Tench Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 904-7950

Best Georgia Public Schools by County (2023)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
4
2,077
41%
6
3,472
24%
18
15,338
46%
21
16,884
35%
42
24,951
82%
6
2,188
68%
10
9,376
35%
16
11,077
51%
5
4,192
70%
5
3,428
43%
12
9,127
41%
33
21,847
41%
11
8,104
13%
58
35,968
78%
38
42,784
36%
22
15,135
73%
2
204
100%
53
42,041
98%
3
1,310
48%
126
116,131
66%
12
7,562
54%
13
9,073
60%
34
30,242
46%
5
3,916
48%
30
23,342
42%
6
3,782
69%
4
2,101
7%
8
4,343
14%
145
100,350
86%
6
2,977
45%
4
1,185
91%
21
13,323
95%
39
29,451
75%
3
1,787
79%
13
13,023
32%
5
3,011
52%
5
1,873
66%
26
20,976
56%
27
15,656
45%
29
37,120
43%
224
176,954
76%
5
4,111
33%
18
12,793
54%
13
10,523
34%
6
4,026
65%
5
2,590
64%
140
170,381
80%
46
35,208
61%
11
5,562
10%
6
4,992
28%
5
3,492
38%
4
1,946
16%
59
48,829
79%
36
28,954
58%
3
1,652
43%
19
19,725
35%
4
2,373
34%
5
4,004
28%
4
2,705
39%
4
1,709
39%
14
8,692
53%
8
6,369
34%
12
10,099
78%
4
3,887
53%
21
19,446
61%
3
1,147
93%
2
1,268
51%
10
4,081
62%
6
4,237
32%
4
3,242
35%
11
6,886
27%
56
31,319
77%
23
19,432
72%
11
7,896
23%
24
23,396
45%
7
4,371
70%
5
3,569
22%
5
3,409
11%
12
8,310
43%
4
3,022
57%
4
2,180
22%
55
28,423
84%
17
14,095
92%
2
1,254
28%
18
9,667
66%
7
4,258
86%
5
1,320
47%
13
8,596
53%
11
7,777
60%
9
5,341
54%
19
12,160
58%
3
1,167
75%
5
2,905
9%
4
4,044
45%
22
11,642
14%
24
25,258
56%
10
6,112
51%
8
5,009
38%
7
6,145
17%
33
20,873
61%
5
1,372
64%
5
3,148
42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Georgia?
How many public schools are located in Georgia?
2,308 public schools are located in Georgia.
What percentage of students in Georgia go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Georgia are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Minority enrollment in Georgia is 62% (majority Black)

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