For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,020 students in 31024, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31024, GA are Putnam County Middle School and Putnam County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31024 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31024, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31024, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Gr: 3-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Gr: PK-2 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
31024, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Middle School Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Putnam County Alternative Success (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
403 Alice Walker Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 31024, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31024, GA include Putnam County Middle School and Putnam County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31024?
3 public elementary schools are located in 31024.
What is the racial composition of students in 31024?
31024 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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