For the 2024 school year, there are 5 alternative public elementary schools serving 14,466 students in Georgia.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Georgia are Georgia Cyber Academy and Gwinnett Intervention Education (Give) Center East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Georgia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Georgia Cyber Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 334-4790
Grades: K-12
| 14,286 students
Rank: #22.
Gwinnett Intervention Education (Give) Center East
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
723 Hi Hope Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 338-4855
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 338-4855
Grades: 6-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Grades: 6-11
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Human Resources
Alternative School
2 Peachtree Street Nw, 11 Th F
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-0435
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-0435
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
191 Carl Griffin Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Grades: 5-10
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Georgia?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Georgia include Georgia Cyber Academy and Gwinnett Intervention Education (Give) Center East.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Georgia?
5 alternative public elementary schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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