For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,738 students in 31701, GA.
The top ranked public schools in 31701, GA are Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31701 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31701, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31701, GA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Monroe High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Lippitt Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
31701, Georgia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2030 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Exceptional Students Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
400 South Madison St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Lincoln Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
700 Corn Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
601 North Monroe St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
South Ga. Regional Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 West Highland Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
1615 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 31701, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 31701, GA include Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31701?
5 public schools are located in 31701.
What is the racial composition of students in 31701?
31701 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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