For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,660 students in Catoosa County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Catoosa County, GA are Heritage Middle School, Graysville Elementary School and Ringgold Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catoosa County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Catoosa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Catoosa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4005 Poplar Springs Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-3568
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Graysville Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
944 Graysville Rd
Graysville, GA 30726
(706) 937-3147
Graysville, GA 30726
(706) 937-3147
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ringgold Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Tiger Trl
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-3381
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-3381
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Boynton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3938 Boynton Dr
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 866-1521
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 866-1521
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Battlefield Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2206 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-9183
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-9183
Gr: 3-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2912
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 935-2912
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
2204 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-5778
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-5778
Gr: PK-2 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Evitt Ln
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 937-5437
Gr: PK-2 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Catoosa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
307 Cleveland Street
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-6067
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-6067
Catoosa Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2 Barnhardt Circle
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-2772
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 861-2772
Northwest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
307 Cleveland St.
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-4052
Ringgold, GA 30736
(706) 965-4052
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Catoosa County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Catoosa County, GA include Heritage Middle School, Graysville Elementary School and Ringgold Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Catoosa County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Catoosa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catoosa County?
Catoosa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Catoosa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Catoosa County include: Ringgold Elementary School vs. Boynton Elementary School, Graysville Elementary School vs. Boynton Elementary School, Ringgold Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School
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