For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,690 students in 31701, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31701, GA are Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31701 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31701, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31701, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 31701, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31701, GA include Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31701?
4 public elementary schools are located in 31701.
What is the racial composition of students in 31701?
31701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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