These are the best public elementary schools in Georgia. See if your child’s school made the list.
According to the Georgia Department of Education, elementary students make up 44% of all public school students.
In total, there are 1,852 public elementary schools in Georgia and student enrollment is sixth in the nation.
But which schools are the best?
A new study by Niche found the best public elementary schools in Georgia for 2023 and here’s how they did it:
The rankings for the best public elementary schools are based on student and teacher data from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as reviews from the public.
Niche also uses several factors to analyze and grade each school.
Academics Grade: Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents.
District Grade: Based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data along with millions of reviews from students and parents.
Culture & Diversity Grade: Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Parent/Student Surveys Grade: Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of students and parents from the school.
Macon’s Academy for Classical Education (ACE) is listed 27th on the list.
The school received an overall Niche Grade of A.
According to test scores, 70% of students are proficient in math and 71% are proficient in reading
Here are 2023’s top 10 public elementary schools, according to Niche:
Dove Creek Elementary School
Location: 7921 Hog Mountain Road, in Statham
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 71% of students are at least proficient in math and 74% in reading
Big Creek Elementary School
Location: 1994 Peachtree Pkwy. in Cumming
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading
Brookwood Elementary School
Location: 2980 Vaughan Dr. in Cumming
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading
Johns Creek Elementary School
Location: 6205 Old Atlanta Road in Suwanee
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 92% of students are at least proficient in math and 86% in reading
Shiloh Point Elementary School
Location: 8145 Majors Road in Cumming
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 86% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading
Oconee County Elementary School
Location: 2230 Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 74% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
Location: 2600 Malcom Bridge Road In Bogart
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 80% of students are at least proficient in math and 73% in reading
George W. Whitlow Elementary School
Location: 3655 Castleberry Road In Cumming
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 73% of students are at least proficient in math and 71% in reading
Sharon Elementary School
Location: 3595 Old Atlanta Road In Suwanee
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading
Settles Bridge Elementary School
Location: 600 James Burgess Road In Suwanee
Niche Grade: A+
Quick Facts: 86% of students are at least proficient in math and 79% in reading
To see the full list of rankings, visit Niche’s website.
