For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,237 students in Macon, GA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Macon, GA are Academy For Classical Education and Cirrus Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, GA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Macon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Macon, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Classical Education
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5665 New Forsyth Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 238-5757
Gr: K-12 | 1,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Cirrus Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pio Nono Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 250-1376
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Macon, GA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Macon, GA include Academy For Classical Education and Cirrus Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Macon?
2 public charter schools are located in Macon.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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