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Best Elementary Schools in Athens, Georgia
Compare 13 elementary schools in Athens. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
13
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
13,866
Total Students
Across Athens
12.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
13 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score32%
ELA Assessment Score29%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 715 students at South Jackson Elementary School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Elementary Schools in Athens
Athens, Georgia offers 13 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
757 N Chase St, Athens, GA 30601
5.7
Rating
Students
492
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
56%
Timothy Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1900 Timothy Rd, Athens, GA 30606
4.5
Rating
Students
565
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
46%
Barrow Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
100 Pinecrest Dr, Athens, GA 30605
4.2
Rating
Students
456
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
South Jackson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30607
4
Rating
Students
715
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
45%
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3220 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605
3.6
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
41%
Whitehead Road Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
555 Quailwood Dr, Athens, GA 30606
3.3
Rating
Students
632
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
37%
Judia Jackson Harris Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2300 Danielsville Rd, Athens, GA 30601
3
Rating
Students
392
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1150 Oglethorpe Ave, Athens, GA 30606
2.5
Rating
Students
563
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
24%
Fowler Drive Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
400 Fowler Dr, Athens, GA 30601
2.5
Rating
Students
366
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1450 Whit Davis Rd, Athens, GA 30605
2.5
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
715 Fourth St, Athens, GA 30601
2
Rating
Students
350
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Gaines Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
900 Gaines School Rd, Athens, GA 30605
1.2
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
205 Alps Rd, Athens, GA 30606
1
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Athens, Georgia?
There are several elementary schools in Athens, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
What is the best elementary school in Athens?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Athens include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Athens?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Athens is 12.1:1.