For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,547 students in 31903, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31903, GA are Dorothy Height Elementary School, South Columbus Elementary School and Eddy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 31903 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 31903, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31903, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Height Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
South Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Eddy Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2100 S Lumpkin Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8782
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8782
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Broadmoor Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8721
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8721
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
31903, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
190 Munson Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4150 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Thirtieth Avenue Pre-school Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
151 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 31903, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 31903, GA include Dorothy Height Elementary School, South Columbus Elementary School and Eddy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 31903?
6 public elementary schools are located in 31903.
What is the racial composition of students in 31903?
31903 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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