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Best Georgia Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 126 blue ribbon public schools serving 95,507 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 Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology, Kittredge Magnet School 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gwinnett School Of Mathematics- Science And Technology
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
970 Mcelvaney Ln
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(678) 518-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kittredge Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2383 N Druid Hills Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-6602
Gr: 4-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5801 Armour Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2617
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2402
Gr: 4-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
311 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 420-0822
Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Dickerson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
855 Woodlawn Dr Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 1,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2020.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Riverwatch Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
610 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 455-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 1,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
South Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4670 Windermere Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-3170
Gr: 6-8 | 1,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Gr: PK-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
River Trail Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860
Gr: 6-8 | 1,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2980 Vaughan Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Dekalb Early College Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0221
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Dodgen Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1725 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-2726
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3333.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3535.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Georgia?
126 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 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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