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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 30236 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,312 students in 30236, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 30236, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30236, GA are Elite Scholars Academy School, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts and Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30236 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30236, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30236, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elite Scholars Academy School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7923 Fielder Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2785
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1821 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
M. D. Roberts Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Jonesboro High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2855
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Kilpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7534 Tara Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
James Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Suder Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Lake Jodeco Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Zion High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2535 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Mount Zion Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2984 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 968-2935
Gr: 3-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Jonesboro Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Lee Street Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Lee St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center For
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Gr: 6-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Zion Primary
2920 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2700
Gr: PK-2 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30236, GA?
How many public schools are located in 30236?
15 public schools are located in 30236.
What percentage of students in 30236 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 30236 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30236?
30236 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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