For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 958 students in Jefferson County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, GA are Wrens Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Louisville Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wrens Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Ga Highway 17 N
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-2063
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-2063
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Bedingfield St
Wadley, GA 30477
(478) 252-5762
Wadley, GA 30477
(478) 252-5762
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Louisville Academy School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 W 9th St
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7794
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7794
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, GA include Wrens Elementary School, Carver Elementary School and Louisville Academy School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Carver Elementary School vs. Louisville Academy School, Louisville Academy School vs. Carver Elementary School, Wrens Elementary School vs. Carver Elementary School
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