For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 444 students in Palmetto, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palmetto, GA are Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries and Palmetto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmetto, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palmetto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Palmetto, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Carlton Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Palmetto, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palmetto, GA include Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries and Palmetto Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palmetto?
2 public elementary schools are located in Palmetto.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmetto?
Palmetto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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