For the 2024 school year, there are 118 blue ribbon public schools serving 86,787 students in Georgia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Georgia are Kittredge Magnet School, Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Georgia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Grades: 4-6
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #33.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-6
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 878 students
Rank: #66.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Grades: PK-5
| 1,164 students
Rank: #77.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Grades: 3-5
| 312 students
Rank: #88.
Elite Scholars School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 684 students
Rank: #99.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1010.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 992 students
Rank: #1212.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 1,058 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Grades: PK-2
| 316 students
Rank: #1515.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 1,002 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #1818.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #1919.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 1,457 students
Rank: #2020.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #2121.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 2,689 students
Rank: #2222.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #2323.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 1,518 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Columbus High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,171 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Grades: PK-5
| 935 students
Rank: #2626.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #2727.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2980 Vaughan Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 944 students
Rank: #2828.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Dodgen Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,208 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Grades: PK-5
| 945 students
Rank: #3131.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #3232.
Dekalb Early College Academy
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #3333.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Grades: PK-5
| 908 students
Rank: #3434.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Grades: PK-5
| 786 students
Rank: #3535.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Georgia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Georgia include Kittredge Magnet School, Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Georgia?
118 blue ribbon public schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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