Best elementary schools in Columbus (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 29 schools in Columbus, Georgia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Georgia.
- 186Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet AcademyColumbus · Public Elementary97% Math proficiency · 552 students
- 257Clubview Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 566 students
- 356Eagle Ridge AcademyColumbus · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 658 students
- 448North Columbus ElementaryColumbus · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 737 students
- 537Blanchard Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 636Hannan ElementaryColumbus · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 732Johnson Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 831Double Churches Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 931Downtown Elementary Magnet AcademyColumbus · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 1029Gentian Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 442 students
- 1127Wynnton Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 1225Allen Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 1324River Road Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 1422Dimon ElementaryColumbus · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 358 students
- 1519Reese Road Leadership AcademyColumbus · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 1619Waddell Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 520 students
- 1718Key Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 263 students
- 1817Dorothy Height Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 419 students
- 1915Brewer Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary7% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 2015Wesley Heights Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 349 students
- 2114Davis Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 2213Fox Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 2312Rigdon Road Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 2411South Columbus Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 326 students
- 2511Georgetown Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 2611Lonnie Jackson AcademyColumbus · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 395 students
- 2710Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 487 students
- 289Forrest Road Elementary SchoolColumbus · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 278 students
- 297Mary A Buckner AcademyColumbus · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 789 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.4 Top 5% | 97% Math proficiency | 552 |
| 2 | Clubview Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.1 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 566 |
| 3 | Eagle Ridge Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.3 Top 50% | 59% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 4 | North Columbus Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 737 |
| 5 | Blanchard Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.9 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 6 | Hannan Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 35.9 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 7 | Johnson Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 8 | Double Churches Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.6 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 9 | Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 10 | Gentian Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 29.4 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 11 | Wynnton Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 12 | Allen Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 13 | River Road Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.6 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 14 | Dimon Elementary Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 358 |
| 15 | Reese Road Leadership Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 16 | Waddell Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 17 | Key Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 263 |
| 18 | Dorothy Height Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 419 |
| 19 | Brewer Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 15.1 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 20 | Wesley Heights Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.9 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 349 |
| 21 | Davis Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 22 | Fox Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 23 | Rigdon Road Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 24 | South Columbus Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 326 |
| 25 | Georgetown Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.8 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 26 | Lonnie Jackson Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 27 | Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 487 |
| 28 | Forrest Road Elementary School Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 278 |
| 29 | Mary A Buckner Academy Columbus · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 7.4 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 789 |
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy in Columbus leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Columbus with a Success Index (US) of 86.4. Of the 29 schools shown, 29 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Georgia elementary schools rankings, every school on the Columbus page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Columbus?
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy in Columbus, Georgia ranks first among elementary schools in Columbus with a Success Index (US) of 86.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 552).
How are elementary schools in Columbus ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.