For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,661 students in Austell, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Austell, GA are Clarkdale Elementary School, Austell Elementary School and Cooper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austell, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Austell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Austell, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2422
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2422
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
Austell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5600 Mulberry St
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-5804
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-5804
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Cooper Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4605 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2438
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2438
Grades: 6-8
| 1,056 students
Rank: #44.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5235 Austell Powder Springs Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2466
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #55.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Anderson Mill Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2568
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2568
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Austell, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Austell, GA include Clarkdale Elementary School, Austell Elementary School and Cooper Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Austell?
5 public elementary schools are located in Austell.
What is the racial composition of students in Austell?
Austell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Austell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Austell include: Garrett Middle School vs. Cooper Middle School, Cooper Middle School vs. Garrett Middle School, Clarkdale Elementary School vs. Austell Elementary School
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