For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,972 students in Elbert County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elbert County, GA are Elbert County Elementary School and Elbert County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert 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 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Elbert County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elbert County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4600
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4600
Gr: 3-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Elbert County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4200
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1088 Ruckersville Road
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Gr: K-2 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Elbert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1088 Ruckersville Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4301
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4301
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
373 Campbell St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4401
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
86 Adams Circle
Bowman, GA 30624
(706) 213-4501
Bowman, GA 30624
(706) 213-4501
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Crossroads Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
230 B West Tate St
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 283-2294
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 283-2294
1150 Athens Tech Rd
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4601
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4601
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
600 Abernathy Cir
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4165
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4165
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
1019 Falling Creek Dr
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elbert County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elbert County, GA include Elbert County Elementary School and Elbert County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elbert County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elbert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbert County?
Elbert County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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