For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,868 students in Sandersville, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandersville, GA are Ridge Road Elementary School and T. J. Elder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandersville, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sandersville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Sandersville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2245
Grades: 3-5
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
T. J. Elder Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 Linton Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
285 Ridge Rd.
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 552-6047
Grades: PK-2
| 643 students
Sandersville, Georgia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sandersville Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
423 Industrial Dr
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Sandersville, GA 31082
(912) 552-3919
Grades: 9-11
| 3 students
Washington County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
420 Riddleville Rd
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Sandersville, GA 31082
(478) 553-1243
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sandersville, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sandersville, GA include Ridge Road Elementary School and T. J. Elder Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sandersville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sandersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandersville?
Sandersville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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