For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 535 students in Oglethorpe, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Oglethorpe, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Oglethorpe, GA is Macon County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oglethorpe, GA public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Oglethorpe have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oglethorpe, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oglethorpe, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Oglethorpe, GA include Macon County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oglethorpe?
1 public schools are located in Oglethorpe.
What percentage of students in Oglethorpe go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Oglethorpe are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oglethorpe?
Oglethorpe public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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