For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 894 students in Wilkes County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkes County, GA are Washington-wilkes Middle School, Washington-wilkes Primary School and Washington-wilkes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilkes County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilkes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington-wilkes Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Tignall Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7132
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Washington-wilkes Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Robert Toombs Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2633
Gr: K-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Washington-wilkes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 East St
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7124
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-7124
Gr: 4-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Wilkes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
313 North Alexander Ave
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-3494
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-3494
304 Gordon Street
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2718
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2718
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkes County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilkes County, GA include Washington-wilkes Middle School, Washington-wilkes Primary School and Washington-wilkes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilkes County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Wilkes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes County?
Wilkes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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