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Best Augusta Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 13,192 students in Augusta, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Augusta, GA are Stevens Creek Elementary School, Martinez Elementary School and Westmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, 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 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Augusta, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3780 Evans To Locks Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-3705
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
213 Flowing Wells Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-8308
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4558 Oakley Pirkle Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0992
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Freedom Park K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 42nd St Bldg 43400
Augusta, GA 30905
(706) 796-8428
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Warren Road Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Warren Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4022
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Garrett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Eisenhower Dr
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7222
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Old Waynesboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Tobacco Road Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2397 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4658
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bayvale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3309 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Eve St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7262
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3840 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Belair Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Gracewood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2032 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4969
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Dorothy Hains Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4918
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Glenn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2838 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4942
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Monte Sano Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1925 Kratha Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 737-7219
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 Goldfinch Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4915
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Wheeless Road Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 Wheeless Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4985
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Jenkins-white Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 15th Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2323.
Barton Chapel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2329 Barton Chapel Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4955
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Kentucky Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hill Elementary School
2160 Mura Drive
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4944
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Augusta, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Augusta, GA include Stevens Creek Elementary School, Martinez Elementary School and Westmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Augusta?
25 public preschools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?

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