For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 6,853 students in Buford, GA. The top-ranked public preschools in Buford, GA are White Oak Elementary School, Ivy Creek Elementary School and Patrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buford, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Buford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Buford, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3443 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Gr: PK-5 | 1,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2707 Kilgore Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 765-5260
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 765-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Sugar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735
Gr: PK-5 | 1,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3946 S Bogan Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 945-7272
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 945-7272
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5695 Sycamore Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4450 Friendship Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 932-1223
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 932-1223
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Gr: PK-K | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Buford, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Buford, GA include White Oak Elementary School, Ivy Creek Elementary School and Patrick Elementary School. Buford has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public preschools are located in Buford?
8 public preschools are located in Buford.
What is the racial composition of students in Buford?
Buford public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Buford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Buford include: White Oak Elementary School vs. Sycamore Elementary School, Friendship Elementary School vs. Buford Elementary School, Sycamore Elementary School vs. Sugar Hill Elementary School
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