For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,587 students in 30606, GA (there are , serving 1,299 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 30606, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30606, GA are Timothy Elementary School, Classic City High School and Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30606 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30606, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30606, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timothy Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Timothy Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0107
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0107
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Classic City High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Dearing Ext
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 353-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 Baxter St
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 543-6547
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Whitehead Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 Quailwood Dr
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7296
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7296
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Burney-harris-lyons Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Tallassee Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-7208
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0762
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-0762
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 Alps Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
30606, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Placement Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 546-7721
Clarke County Evening School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
440 Dearing Extension
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 357-5292
Rutland Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Oglethorpe Ave
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 649-3030
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 30606, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30606, GA include Timothy Elementary School, Classic City High School and Clarke Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30606?
7 public schools are located in 30606.
What percentage of students in 30606 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 30606 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30606?
30606 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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