For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,440 students in Cartersville, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cartersville, GA are Cartersville Middle School, Cartersville Elementary School and Mission Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cartersville, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cartersville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Cartersville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cartersville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-3666
Grades: 6-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cartersville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 Old Mill Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-0983
Grades: 4-5
| 643 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mission Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Mission Rd Sw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
291 Highway 20 Spur
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5847
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5847
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Pleasant Valley Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5403
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5403
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Cass Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Fire Tower Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5846
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton Crossing Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Carter Grove Blvd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Grades: PK-3
| 1,467 students
Cartersville, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bartow County Transition Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
738 Grassdale Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bartow Crossroads Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1675 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Stars Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1653 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 606-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cartersville, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cartersville, GA include Cartersville Middle School, Cartersville Elementary School and Mission Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cartersville?
8 public elementary schools are located in Cartersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Cartersville?
Cartersville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cartersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cartersville include: Cartersville Primary School vs. Hamilton Crossing Elementary School, Hamilton Crossing Elementary School vs. Cartersville Primary School, Cloverleaf Elementary School vs. Clear Creek Elementary School
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