St. George Elementary School

St. George Elementary School is a public school in St. George, Georgia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.

With 202 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1, classes stay small and teachers stay accessible. The school earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with an academic score of 9.7 and a growth score of 9.9. That growth figure is particularly significant — it means students are advancing at an exceptional pace regardless of where they start.

St. George Elementary ranks first among all four schools in Charlton County and sits at number seven out of 1,301 elementary schools statewide. The broader context makes those numbers even sharper.

Georgia has 2,268 public schools, and St. George Elementary ranks seventh overall — outperforming 100 percent of them. That places this small rural school among an extremely select group statewide.

For parents weighing elementary options in the region, the combination of high academic performance, strong student growth, and low student-teacher ratios makes St. George Elementary a standout choice backed by data, not just reputation.

Located in a rural area, St. George Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.