For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,921 students in 30909, GA.
The top ranked public elementary 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30909 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30909, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30909, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Belair K-8 School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Grades: PK-8
| 1,061 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Tutt Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
30909, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3019 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7301
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7301
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
1215 Northwood Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 30909, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30909, GA include Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta, Lake Forest Hills Elementary School and Merry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30909?
8 public elementary schools are located in 30909.
What is the racial composition of students in 30909?
30909 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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