For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 660 students in Bethlehem, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 980 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in Bethlehem, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public school in Bethlehem, GA is Bethlehem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethlehem, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bethlehem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bethlehem, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Bethlehem, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bethlehem, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bethlehem, GA include Bethlehem Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bethlehem?
1 public schools are located in Bethlehem.
What percentage of students in Bethlehem go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in Bethlehem are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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