For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,738 students in Statesboro, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Statesboro, GA are Nevils Elementary School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School and Sallie Zetterower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Statesboro, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Statesboro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Statesboro, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nevils Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8438 Nevils Groveland Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 W Main St
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Cawana Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 Beasley Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Mattie Lively Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Debbie Dr
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Langston Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Langston Chapel Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Statesboro, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Statesboro, GA include Nevils Elementary School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School and Sallie Zetterower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Statesboro?
6 public preschools are located in Statesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Statesboro?
Statesboro public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Statesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Statesboro include: Langston Chapel Elementary School vs. Julia P. Bryant Elementary School, Julia P. Bryant Elementary School vs. Langston Chapel Elementary School, Sallie Zetterower Elementary School vs. Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
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