For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,074 students in Lexington, GA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Lexington, GA is Oglethorpe County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lexington, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oglethorpe County Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Fairground Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8750
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8750
Grades: 3-5
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Comer Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8194
Grades: PK-2
| 579 students
Lexington, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
735 Athens Rd
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8128
Lexington, GA 30648
(706) 743-8128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, GA include Oglethorpe County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lexington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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