For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,487 students in Sylvania, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sylvania, GA are Screven County Middle School and Screven County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sylvania, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sylvania have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Sylvania, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Screven County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 Friendship Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2200
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Screven County Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Frontage Rd E
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2100
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 451-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Sylvania, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Savannah River Challenge (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
626 Old River Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 829-5300
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 829-5300
Gr: 5-12
Screven County Crossroads (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
611 Pine Street
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 564-7114
Sylvania, GA 30467
(912) 564-7114
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sylvania, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sylvania, GA include Screven County Middle School and Screven County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sylvania?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Sylvania?
Sylvania public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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