For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,574 students in 31903, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31903, GA are Dorothy Height Elementary School, South Columbus Elementary School and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31903 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31903, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31903, GA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Height Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
South Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Eddy Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Lumpkin Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8782
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8782
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Broadmoor Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8721
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8721
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 31903, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 31903, GA include Dorothy Height Elementary School, South Columbus Elementary School and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31903?
6 public elementary schools are located in 31903.
What is the racial composition of students in 31903?
31903 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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