For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,602 students in 30253, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 30253, GA are Hickory Flat Elementary School, Flippen Elementary School and Wesley Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30253 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30253, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30253, GA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
841 Brannan Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Flippen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Peach Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
685 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Highway 81 W
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
850 Willow Lane
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-6601
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-6601
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 30253, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 30253, GA include Hickory Flat Elementary School, Flippen Elementary School and Wesley Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30253?
6 public preschools are located in 30253.
What is the racial composition of students in 30253?
30253 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
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