The average student-teacher ratio in Georgia public elementary schools is approximately 14:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
6:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Georgia (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 1-4
1000 Newton Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-0970
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Oakland Meadow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
590 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Wilkes County Regional Detention Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
1430 Industrial Park Rd
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Washington, GA 30673
(706) 678-2307
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
2946 Clifton Springs Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Decatur, GA 30034
(404) 244-2183
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
T J Loftiss Ii Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
400 S Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Atlanta Youth Development Campus
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
5651 Stonewall Tell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 656-4522
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Augusta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
3485 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 771-7854
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Bob Richards Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
200 Marable Way Nw
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 295-6035
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 295-6035
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
3609 Bill Hodges Rd
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-4807
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Gainesville Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
450 Crescent Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 535-5457
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
1575 County Services Pkwy Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Marietta, GA 30008
(770) 528-4247
Rank: #8 - 178. - 17.
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
7700-b Chattsworth Rd
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Midland, GA 31820
(706) 568-2498
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Augusta Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
3481 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Cadwell Rydc
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2839 Railroad Ave
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Cadwell, GA 31009
(478) 689-4750
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Devereux Ackerman Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1291 Stanley Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-0147
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Macon Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Rockdale Rydc
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 3-12
2165 Chambers Dr Nw
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Conyers, GA 30012
(706) 785-2496
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 5-12
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Dekalb Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 3-12
5855 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Eastman Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-12
176 Freaman Graham Blvd
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6910
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-6910
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
390 Bar Best Ranch Rd
Warm Springs, GA 31830
(706) 655-2354
Warm Springs, GA 31830
(706) 655-2354
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-12
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
2900 Albany St
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 267-3700
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-12
2930 Forrest Hills Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6950
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-6950
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Hillside Conant School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 1-12
690 Courtenay Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-4551
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Georgia average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Georgia average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Georgia?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in Georgia include Eagle's Landing Academy, Oakland Meadow School and Wilkes County Regional Detention Center.
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