For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,980 students in 31707, GA (there are , serving 178 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 31707, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 31707, GA are Lake Park Elementary School, Westover High School and Sherwood Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31707 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31707, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31707, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Westover High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Partridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Merry Acres Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Florence Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3338
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
West Town Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1113 University St
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Alice Coachman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 W Oakridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
31707, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 Samford Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 31707, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 31707, GA include Lake Park Elementary School, Westover High School and Sherwood Acres Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31707?
6 public schools are located in 31707.
What percentage of students in 31707 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 31707 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31707?
31707 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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