For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,657 students in 31707, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31707, GA are Lake Park Elementary School, Sherwood Acres Elementary School and Merry Acres Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31707 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31707, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31707, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Merry Acres Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Florence Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Town Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1113 University St
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Alice Coachman Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 W Oakridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
31707, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Samford Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31707, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31707, GA include Lake Park Elementary School, Sherwood Acres Elementary School and Merry Acres Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31707?
5 public elementary schools are located in 31707.
What is the racial composition of students in 31707?
31707 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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