For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,041 students in Eatonton, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eatonton, 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.
Eatonton, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eatonton 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 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Eatonton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 S Washington Ave
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5312
Grades: 3-5
| 606 students
Rank: n/an/a
162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-5141
Grades: PK-2
| 798 students
Eatonton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Middle School Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 Sparta Hwy
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-8547
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Putnam County Alternative Success (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
403 Alice Walker Dr
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Eatonton, GA 31024
(706) 485-2670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Eatonton, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Eatonton, GA include Putnam County Middle School and Putnam County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eatonton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Eatonton.
What is the racial composition of students in Eatonton?
Eatonton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Eatonton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Eatonton include: Putnam County Middle School vs. Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County Elementary School vs. Putnam County Middle School
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