For the 2026 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 3,890 students in Georgia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Georgia are Walton High School, Lake Oconee Charter and Kipp Strive Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Georgia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walton High School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 578-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lake Oconee Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 Titan Cir
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Gr: PK-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Strive Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Lucile Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-1530
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Georgia?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Georgia include Walton High School, Lake Oconee Charter and Kipp Strive Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Georgia?
3 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.