For the 2024-25 school year, there are 118 blue ribbon public schools serving 87,871 students in Georgia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Georgia are Kittredge Magnet School, Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Georgia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Grades: 4-6
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,231 students
Rank: #33.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #44.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Grades: 4-7
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Simpson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 951 students
Rank: #66.
Daves Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Grades: PK-5
| 1,112 students
Rank: #77.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Grades: 3-5
| 305 students
Rank: #88.
Elite Scholars Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 680 students
Rank: #99.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1010.
Big Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 947 students
Rank: #1212.
Sope Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 1,079 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oakhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Grades: PK-2
| 302 students
Rank: #1515.
Johns Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 968 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Austin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Tritt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #1818.
Dickerson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #1919.
South Forsyth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Grades: 6-8
| 1,411 students
Rank: #2020.
Shakerag Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #2121.
Walton High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 2,646 students
Rank: #2222.
Lake Windward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #2323.
Riverwatch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 1,537 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Columbus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Murdock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Grades: PK-5
| 902 students
Rank: #2626.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #2727.
Brookwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2980 Vaughan Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #2828.
River Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Dodgen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,222 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Grades: PK-5
| 888 students
Rank: #3131.
High Shoals Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #3232.
Dekalb Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #3333.
Sharon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Grades: PK-5
| 928 students
Rank: #3434.
Mountain Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #3535.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Georgia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Georgia include Kittredge Magnet School, Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology and Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Georgia?
118 blue ribbon public schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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