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Best 31705 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,798 students in 31705, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 214 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 31705, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 31705, GA are International Studies Elementary Charter School, Radium Springs Elementary School and Robert H Harvey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31705 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31705, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 31705, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Radium Springs Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Roxanna Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 E 2nd Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Leonard Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3406
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Cordell Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3325
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 1,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Radium Springs Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Radium Springs Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3346
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The Phoenix
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Massey Drive
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-1218
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 31705, GA?
How many public schools are located in 31705?
8 public schools are located in 31705.
What percentage of students in 31705 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 31705 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31705?
31705 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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