Best 30605 Georgia Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,499 students in 30605, GA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 30605, GA are Barrow Elementary School, Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Hilsman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 30605 have an score of 27% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30605, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 30605, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Barrow Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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100 Pinecrest Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676

Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #22.

Barnett Shoals Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
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3220 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334

Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: #33.

Hilsman Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
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870 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281

Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Whit Davis Road Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1450 Whit Davis Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036

Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: #55.

Gaines Elementary School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14%)
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900 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333

Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 30605, GA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 30605, GA include Barrow Elementary School, Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Hilsman Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 30605?

5 public elementary schools are located in 30605.

What is the racial composition of students in 30605?

30605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).