For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,264 students in Statesboro, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Statesboro, GA are Nevils Elementary School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School and Sallie Zetterower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Statesboro, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Statesboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Statesboro, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevils Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8438 Nevils Groveland Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 W Main St
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Cawana Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
William James Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18809 Us Highway 80 W
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8820
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 Beasley Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Statesboro Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1718 Northside Dr E
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-5888
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-5888
Gr: 5-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Mattie Lively Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Debbie Dr
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Langston Chapel Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Langston Chapel Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8720
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8720
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Langston Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Langston Chapel Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Statesboro, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bulloch County Educational Opportunities Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
150 Williams Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Landrum Box 8159 Georgia South
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 739-8888
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 739-8888
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Statesboro, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Statesboro, GA include Nevils Elementary School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School and Sallie Zetterower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Statesboro?
9 public elementary schools are located in Statesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Statesboro?
Statesboro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Statesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Statesboro include: Langston Chapel Middle School vs. William James Middle School, William James Middle School vs. Langston Chapel Middle School, Langston Chapel Elementary School vs. Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
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