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Best 31210 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,014 students in 31210, GA (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,122 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 31210, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 31210, GA are Academy For Classical Education, Springdale Elementary School and Carter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31210 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31210, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 31210, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Gr: K-12 | 1,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4965 Northside Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3750
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5910 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Howard Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
990 Newport Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Howard High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-7852
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4831 Mamie Carter Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 773-2629
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 31210, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 31210, GA include Academy For Classical Education, Springdale Elementary School and Carter Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31210?
7 public schools are located in 31210.
What percentage of students in 31210 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 31210 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31210?
31210 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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