For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 alternative public elementary schools serving 373 students in Georgia.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Georgia are Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Dekalb Alternative School and Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Georgia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
212 Huckabee St
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(229) 868-5661
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dekalb Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5855 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-2302
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2930 Forrest Hills Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 591-7275
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 591-7275
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crisp Rydc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
130 Haralson Rd
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Cordele, GA 31015
(222) 271-4900
Grades: 6-10
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Human Resources
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2 Peachtree Street Nw, 11 Th F
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-0435
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-0435
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Grades: 6-10
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
191 Carl Griffin Dr
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 652-3879
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Georgia?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Georgia include Telfair Alternative Preparation School, Dekalb Alternative School and Hank Aaron New Beginnings Academy.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Georgia?
7 alternative public elementary schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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