For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,306 students in Macon, GA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Macon, GA are Academy For Classical Education and Cirrus Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Macon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Macon, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Gr: K-12 | 1,808 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Cirrus Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pio Nono Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Macon, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 747-5310
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 747-5310
Gr: K-12 | 1,708 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
2521 Anderson Dr
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3300
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Bibb County Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
180 Emery Highway
Macon, GA 31210
(912) 751-6314
Macon, GA 31210
(912) 751-6314
Bloomfield - Alternative School Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
4375 Bloomfield Dr
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4800
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4800
6020 Bloomfield Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2900
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2051 Second Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3705 Earl Street
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 765-8711
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Georgia Academy For The Blind (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Heritage Elementary Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
484 Mulberry St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
990 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6733
Gr: K-6 | 584 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Hutchings High - Alternative School Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2004 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2550
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2550
2350 Alandale Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-3600
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1301 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lakebridge Behavioral Health System (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3500 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-3289
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 477-3289
Gr: 3-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Macon Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
151 Madison St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
1307 Shurling Drive
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 751-6742
Gr: 3-6 | 246 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Middle Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3769 Ridge Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3932
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3932
3750 Jessie Rice St
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2409
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-2409
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
709 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3205
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3205
709 Pierce Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3200
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-3200
Gr: PK | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
3750 Jessie Rice St
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4300
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3522 Greenbriar Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2064
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2064
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1070 Anthony Road
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 784-3120
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 784-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
709 Pierce Avenue
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6749
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6749
Gr: K-6 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1180 Rocky Creek Road
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-3150
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 784-3150
Gr: K-2 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
2004 Riverside Dr
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2535
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2535
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Macon, GA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Macon, GA include Academy For Classical Education and Cirrus Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Macon?
2 public charter schools are located in Macon.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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