For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 993 students in Candler County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Candler County, GA is Metter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Candler County, GA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Candler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Candler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metter Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Candler County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Candler County, GA include Metter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Candler County?
1 public preschools are located in Candler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County?
Candler County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
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