For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,868 students in 31082, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31082, GA are Ridge Road Elementary School and T. J. Elder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 31082 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31082, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31082, GA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Gr: 3-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
T. J. Elder Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Gr: PK-2 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
31082, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
423 Industrial Dr
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Washington County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31082, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31082, GA include Ridge Road Elementary School and T. J. Elder Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31082?
3 public elementary schools are located in 31082.
What is the racial composition of students in 31082?
31082 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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