For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 2,300 students in Port Wentworth, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Wentworth, GA are Godley Station School and Rice Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Wentworth, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Port Wentworth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Port Wentworth, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Godley Station School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Benton Blvd
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6000
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,133 students
Rank: #22.
Rice Creek School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mulberry Ave
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-4100
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,167 students
Port Wentworth, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
507 S Coastal Hwy
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6742
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-6742
Grades: PK-2
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Port Wentworth, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Port Wentworth, GA include Godley Station School and Rice Creek School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Port Wentworth?
2 public elementary schools are located in Port Wentworth.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Wentworth?
Port Wentworth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Port Wentworth are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Port Wentworth include: Rice Creek School vs. Godley Station School
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