For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 296 students in Baker County, GA.
Baker County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baker County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Baker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Hwy 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Highway 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
260 Ga Hwy 37 Sw
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Newton, GA 39870
(229) 734-5274
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public elementary schools are located in Baker County, GA?
2 public elementary schools are located in Baker County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Baker County?
Baker County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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