For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 813 students in 31201, GA (there are , serving 701 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 31201, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 31201, GA are Alexander Ii Magnet School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31201 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31201, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31201, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Pursley St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-3660
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
31201, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2051 Second Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Heritage Elementary Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
484 Mulberry St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
151 Madison St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 31201, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 31201, GA include Alexander Ii Magnet School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31201?
2 public schools are located in 31201.
What percentage of students in 31201 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 31201 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31201?
31201 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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