For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,157 students in Pelham, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pelham, GA are Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pelham, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pelham, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pelham, GA include Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pelham?
2 public preschools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pelham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pelham include: Shiver Elementary School vs. Pelham Elementary School
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