For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 813 students in 31201, GA (there are , serving 701 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 31201, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 31201, GA are Alexander Ii Magnet School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31201 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31201, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31201, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 Pursley St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-3660
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
31201, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2051 Second Street
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Heritage Elementary Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
484 Mulberry St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 765-8711
Macon Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
151 Madison St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 330-7177
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 31201, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31201, GA include Alexander Ii Magnet School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31201?
2 public schools are located in 31201.
What percentage of students in 31201 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 31201 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31201?
31201 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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