For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,778 students in Austell, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Austell, GA are Clarkdale Elementary School, Austell Elementary School and Sanders Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austell, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Austell have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Preschools in Austell, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkdale Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4725 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2422
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2422
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Austell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5600 Mulberry St
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-5804
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-5804
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Anderson Mill Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2568
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2568
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Austell, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Austell, GA include Clarkdale Elementary School, Austell Elementary School and Sanders Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Austell?
3 public preschools are located in Austell.
What is the racial composition of students in Austell?
Austell 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).
Which public preschools in Austell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Austell include: Sanders Elementary School vs. Clarkdale Elementary School, Clarkdale Elementary School vs. Austell Elementary School, Clarkdale Elementary School vs. Sanders Elementary School
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