For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,921 students in 30909, GA (there are , serving 942 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 30909, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30909, GA are Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta, Lake Forest Hills Elementary School and Merry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 30909 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30909, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30909, GA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 651-0005
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 651-0005
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Merry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Bayvale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3309 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Belair K-8 School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Tutt Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
30909, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3019 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7301
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7301
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1215 Northwood Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30909, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30909, GA include Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta, Lake Forest Hills Elementary School and Merry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30909?
8 public schools are located in 30909.
What percentage of students in 30909 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 30909 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30909?
30909 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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