Is your kid attending the best school? See how these Columbus elementary schools rank
A study by Niche may have made finding the right elementary school for your little one a little easier. Niche found the best public elementary schools in the Columbus, Georgia area for 2023 and here’s how they did it:
The rankings for the best public elementary schools are based on student and teacher data from the US Department of Education, as well as reviews from the public.
Niche uses several factors to analyze and grade each school:
Academics Grade: Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents.
District Grade: Based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data along with millions of reviews from students and parents.
Culture & Diversity Grade: Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Parent/Student Surveys Grade: Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of students and parents from the school.
Here are the best elementary schools in the Columbus area:
Sherwood Elementary School
Where: 706 Idle Hour Drive in Phenix City
Niche Grade: A-
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1; 64% of students are at least proficient in math and 64% in reading
Review Rating on Niche: 5/5 stars
Lakewood Elementary School
Where: 24 Explorer Drive in Phenix City
Niche Grade: A-
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1; 71% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading
Review Rating on Niche: 4.5/5 stars
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy
Where: 5801 Armour Road in Columbus
Niche Grade: A-
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1; 97% of students are at least proficient in math and 97% in reading
Mathews Elementary School
Where: 7533 Lynch Road in Midland
Niche Grade: A-
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1; 67% of students are at least proficient in math and 67% in reading
New Mountain Hill Elementary School
Where: 33 Mountain Hill Road in Fortson
Niche Grade: A-
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1; 67% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading
Review Rating on Niche: 5/5 stars
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Where: 15750 Ga Hwy. 315 in Ellerslie
Niche Grade: B+
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1; 58% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% in reading
Review Rating on Niche: 5/5 stars
Clubview Elementary School
Where: 2836 Edgewood Road in Columbus
Niche Grade: B+
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1; 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading
Review Rating on Niche: 5/5 stars
Chattahoochee County Education Center
Where: 140 Merrell St. in Cusseta
Niche Grade: B+
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1; 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading
Review Rating on Niche: 4.5/5 stars
Mulberry Creek Elementary School
Where: 8405 Ga. Hwy. 315 in Cataula
Niche Grade: B+
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1; 52% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading
Review Rating on Niche: 5/5 stars
Eagle Ridge Academy
Where: 7576 Raider Way in Columbus
Niche Grade: B+
Quick facts: Student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1; 59% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% in reading
Review Rating on Niche: 4/5 stars
This story was originally published April 11, 2023 at 1:43 PM.
