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Best Georgia Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 80 blue ribbon public preschools serving 50,421 students in Georgia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Georgia are Daves Creek Elementary School, Timber Ridge Elementary School and Heards Ferry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Georgia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Gr: PK-2 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Gr: PK-5 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2980 Vaughan Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Gr: PK-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2121.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Kedron Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Kedron Dr
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
North Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2874 Ray Owens Rd
Appling, GA 30802
(706) 541-1158
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Peachtree City Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
201 Wisdom Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2828.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1839 Morrison Camp Ground Rd
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-1830
Gr: PK-4 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2929.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
206 Lakeview Dr
Bremen, GA 30110
(770) 537-4352
Gr: PK-3 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3030.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 Genesee Pt
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 683-0013
Gr: PK-5 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3131.
Crabapple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
450 Crabapple Ln
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-5425
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1330 Holly Brook Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 736-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 1,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Kings Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
460 Arena Rd
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 988-6273
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3434.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3535.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3414 Drawdy St
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Georgia?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Georgia include Daves Creek Elementary School, Timber Ridge Elementary School and Heards Ferry Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Georgia?
80 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).

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