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Best Cairo Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,216 students in Cairo, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, GA are Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cairo, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cairo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cairo, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
322 4th Avenue Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
985 1st St Nw
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2422
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 20th St Ne
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1277 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cairo, Georgia

Cairo, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
575 6th Ave Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 378-1222

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, GA include Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cairo?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cairo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cairo?
Cairo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cairo are often viewed compared to one another?

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