Blanchard Elementary School
Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: (706) 748-2461
Fax: (706) 748-2466
District: Muscogee County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 418 students
Blanchard Elementary School, a public school located in Columbus, GA, serves grades PK-5 in the Muscogee County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Blanchard Elementary School is a public school located in Columbus, GA. 418 students attend Blanchard Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, and using 2025 Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) Assessment data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement. |
Posted: January 26, 2025
We just moved here last year and my kids love this school. The learning is very high! My son enjoys the mathletes team the school offers along with the school basketball team.
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Posted: November 14, 2023
My child has attended during the second half of the 2022-2023 school year and now the 2023-2024 school year. The front office staff are so helpful and kind. I have never encountered such a great group of teachers, everyone is so engaged in your childs education journey / life. We have had a great experience here. There are several events that help parents feel more engaged with their kids and their school life.
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Posted: August 14, 2018
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Posted: August 14, 2018
Ive sent several children here and theyve had different experiences. Not all teachers are the same. Some are excellent whereas others talk a real good game at the beginning of the year but the day to day teaching isnt there. The new principal seems like shes doing a good job and the school is significantly cleaner than it was when my oldest went there. The PTO used to be really good about 4-5 years ago but the new crew isnt as present as the other group of ladies. Overall, it is a good neighborhood school and my three kids have enjoyed being here.
Posted: August 5, 2015
This school is the only school in muscogee county that would help my child get to where he is now.the have a wonderful principal and great teachers. I want to say thanks to ms.toole and mr.williams for a great year and last year at blanchard as a fifth grader.
Posted: April 20, 2015
My child has come so far academically since attending Blanchard and loves going to school every day. The teachers take great care and time with students. The school is a warm, welcoming learning environment.
Posted: August 6, 2014
GREAT SCHOOL. Friendly, devoted principle. Not every single teacher is good though. So you need to base on your child personality and level of learning to choose a suitable teacher. For example, my child had an AMAZING, TALENTED teacher in kindergarten, but first grade was a wasteful, boring year for her. Over all, this is the most friendly, welcoming school I've seen. Also, PTO work hard above and beyond their call of duties. It is a good place to be.
Posted: May 6, 2014
This is my son's third year at Blanchard and the teachers and faculty are great.
Posted: March 23, 2014
Blanchard Elementary is in my opinion one of the top schools in Columbus GA. My son has been there since K. He's now in the 4th grade. The office personnel are the best! Principle great! The principle has helped me through some hard times with my son with his separation anxiety throughout the years. If it were not for him and the office stuff and his teachers I don't know how my son would be today. GREAT school!
Posted: September 4, 2013
Good school overall. Parent involvement is excellent, and staff are friendly. There are some really good teachers also.
Posted: December 28, 2012
Very happy with this school! My daughter is in the second grade, and her teacher is great. My daughter has learned so much and is advanced compared to other children her age!
Posted: August 25, 2012
I have two children attending Blanchard and I think it is one of the top elementary schools here in Columbus, Georgia. The teachers are all excellent, the principal is very hands on and available to the parents and the kids, and the rest of the staff at Blanchard are amazing. I would highly recommend this school.
Posted: January 30, 2012
I had to pull my daughter out of this school because her teacher wanted her on ADD medicine so that she can sit still. My daughter has always been a fast learner and just needed more to do. She would not hear of it when I asked for her to be tested for gifted and so after doing everything I could (taking her to Dr and getting him to say she was comepletely normal and doesn't need to be on any medicine, etc.), I decided to homeschool. She is now on the online public school Honor Roll system in the Advanced Learners Program. I feel like the teacher or principal didn't work with us towards a solution. Seems like they were just in it for a paycheck.
Posted: January 5, 2010
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbus | GA | 2.6 mi | |
| 2 | Greystone Falls | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 2.8 mi | |
| 3 | Whisperwood | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 3.9 mi | |
| 4 | Wrenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Columbus | GA | 3.9 mi | |
| 5 | Greystone at Country Club | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 3.9 mi | |
| 6 | Eagle & Phenix Apartments | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 5.8 mi | |
| 7 | Silver Leaf | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Phenix City | AL | 6.1 mi | |
| 8 | Independence Place | Apartment Complex | Columbus | GA | 7.9 mi | |
| 9 | White Elephants | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Benning | GA | 12.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Park Crossing Shopping Center | Columbus | GA | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | Bradley Park | Columbus | GA | 2 mi | |
| 3 | Riverwalk | Columbus | GA | 4.1 mi | |
| 4 | Historic Downtown | Columbus | GA | 5.4 mi | |
| 5 | Uptown Columbus | Columbus | GA | 6 mi | |
| 6 | Uptown | Columbus | GA | 6 mi | |
| 7 | Callaway Gardens | Pine Mountain | GA | 20.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Benning | 15.4 mi. |
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