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Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Richmond County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 public elementary schools serving 21,550 students in Richmond County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond County, GA are Davidson Fine Arts Magnet, Walker Traditional Elementary School and Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davidson Fine Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
615 12th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6924
Gr: 6-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Walker Traditional Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1301 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6950
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1324 Laney Walker Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6933
Gr: 6-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Augusta Youth Development Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3481 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-7521
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3100 Perimeter Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 651-0005
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Georgia School For Innovation And The Classics
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5073 Storey Mill Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 434-8085
Gr: K-12 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Freedom Park K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 42nd St Bldg 43400
Augusta, GA 30905
(706) 796-8428
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Mcbean Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1165 Hephzibah Mcbean Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Blythe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Church St
Blythe, GA 30805
(706) 592-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Eisenhower Dr
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7222
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Old Waynesboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Tobacco Road Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2397 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Hephzibah Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2542 Ga Highway 88
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-4561
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4153 Windsor Spring Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 771-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Deer Chase Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Deer Chase Ln
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 772-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bayvale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3309 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Eve St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7262
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3840 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Belair Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Gracewood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2032 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4969
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Tutt Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Dorothy Hains Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4918
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Glenn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2838 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4942
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3637 Hiers Blvd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 796-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Monte Sano Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Hephzibah Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2427 Mims Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-4534
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Kratha Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 737-7219
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Pine Hill Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2147 Mcelmurray Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 Goldfinch Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4915
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Wheeless Road Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 Wheeless Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4985
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Jenkins-white Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 15th Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3535.
Richmond Hill Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Julia Ave
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond County, GA include Davidson Fine Arts Magnet, Walker Traditional Elementary School and Johnson Health Science And Engineering Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond County?
43 public elementary schools are located in Richmond County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Richmond County are often viewed compared to one another?

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