Best Douglas County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,360 students in Douglas County, GA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Douglas County, GA are Brighten Academy and D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighten Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5897 Prestley Mill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 615-3680
Gr: K-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7131 Mount Vernon Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(470) 729-2692
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Zest Preparatory Academy School
Charter School
3130 Golf Ridge Blv
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 462-9051
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Douglas County, GA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Douglas County, GA include Brighten Academy and D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Douglas County?
3 public charter schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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