For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,924 students in Jonesboro, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, GA are Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts, Arnold Elementary School and Kilpatrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, 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 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jonesboro, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1821 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Kilpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7534 Tara Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2790
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Swint Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Highway 138 W
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2780
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9771 Poston Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2785
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2785
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
James Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Suder Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Lake Jodeco Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Oriole Dr
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 479-2600
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 479-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Lee Street Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
178 Lee St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2815
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
2920 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2700
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2700
Gr: PK-2 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, GA include Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts, Arnold Elementary School and Kilpatrick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jonesboro?
10 public preschools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jonesboro include: James Jackson Elementary School vs. Kilpatrick Elementary School, Swint Elementary School vs. Callaway Elementary School, Kilpatrick Elementary School vs. James Jackson Elementary School
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