Best Locust Grove Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,184 students in Locust Grove, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, GA are New Hope Elementary School, Unity Grove Elementary School and Luella Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Locust Grove, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Locust Grove have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Locust Grove, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1655 New Hope Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Unity Grove Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Leguin Mill Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-8886
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Luella Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Walker Dr
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-2035
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3315 S Ola Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Academic Pkwy
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 288-8571
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
95 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 957-5416
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Luella Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2075 Hampton Locust Grove Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(678) 583-8919
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Locust Grove, GA include New Hope Elementary School, Unity Grove Elementary School and Luella Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Locust Grove?
7 public elementary schools are located in Locust Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Locust Grove?
Locust Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Locust Grove are often viewed compared to one another?

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