For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,873 students in Camden County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, GA are Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Woodbine Elementary School and Sugarmill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Camden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Mickler Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4373
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4373
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Broadwood Dr
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Sugarmill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2885 Winding Rd
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8191
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8191
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Kingsland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W King Ave
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5246
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5246
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Matilda Harris Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Lake Boulevard
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Roberts Path
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Saint Marys Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Martha Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8626
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8626
Gr: 6-8 | 1,077 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Saint Marys Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Osborne St
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
David L Rainer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 May Creek Dr
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-9071
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-9071
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Camden Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Middle School Rd
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-3113
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-3113
Gr: 6-8 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden County, GA include Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Woodbine Elementary School and Sugarmill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Camden County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Camden County include: Saint Marys Middle School vs. Camden Middle School, Camden Middle School vs. Saint Marys Middle School, Crooked River Elementary School vs. Sugarmill Elementary School
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