For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 18,731 students in Columbus, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, GA are Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Blackmon Road Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Columbus, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3304
Grades: 6-12
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Blackmon Road Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 565-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: #44.
North Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Grades: PK-5
| 746 students
Rank: #55.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #66.
Clubview Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle Ridge Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #88.
Double Churches Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #99.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3203
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1010.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1111.
Hannan Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1338 Talbotton Rd
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2744
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1212.
Gentian Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1313.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1414.
Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1515.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 23rd Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2418
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1616.
Wynnton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Wynnton Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3147
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1717.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Woodlawn Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2795
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1818.
Reese Road Leadership Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Reese Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3684
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1919.
Dimon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Dogwood Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8772
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #2020.
Double Churches Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2678
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #2121.
Rigdon Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #2222.
Arnold Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 51st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #2323.
River Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Forrest Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Forrest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3061
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3061
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lonnie Jackson Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3039
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #2626.
Dorothy Height Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2727.
Fort Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
South Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Wesley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #3030.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #3131.
St. Marys Video And Communication Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4408 Saint Marys Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 683-8841
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #3232.
Brewer Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2951 Martin Luther King, Jr Bl
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2479
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2479
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #3333.
Rothschild Leadership Academy School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1136 Hunt Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3709
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3709
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #3434.
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3026
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #3535.
Eddy Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Lumpkin Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8782
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8782
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
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Columbus, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic And Career Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1112 29th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult Education (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
514 Morris Road
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7764
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7764
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
190 Munson Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1532 Fifth Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Columbus Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3902 Schatulga Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 568-2498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4150 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Daniel Middle Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1042 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 565-2965
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
3835 Forest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3048
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
1830 Shepherd Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Muscogee Evening School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1042 45th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2600
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rose Hill Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
435 21st St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3093
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3093
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Elmo Center For Gifted Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2101 18th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4408 St. Mary`s Road
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Mary Ann Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 685-7664
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Teenage Parenting Center At Waverly Terrace (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3125
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3125
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Thirtieth Avenue Pre-school Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
151 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodall Psychoeducational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4312 Harrison Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 649-0760
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, GA include Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts and Blackmon Road Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbus?
42 public elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Columbus include: Key Elementary School vs. Dorothy Height Elementary School, Gentian Elementary School vs. Reese Road Leadership Academy, Dimon Elementary School vs. Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
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