For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 7,392 students in Mcdonough, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcdonough, GA are East Lake Elementary School, Timber Ridge Elementary School and Ola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcdonough have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mcdonough, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2825 Highway 20 E
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Ola Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
278 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Rock Spring Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Stroud Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
841 Brannan Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Flippen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Peach Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
685 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Tussahaw Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coan Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Gr: PK-5 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Highway 81 W
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
850 Willow Lane
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-6601
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-6601
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mcdonough, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcdonough, GA include East Lake Elementary School, Timber Ridge Elementary School and Ola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcdonough?
11 public preschools are located in Mcdonough.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mcdonough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mcdonough include: Timber Ridge Elementary School vs. East Lake Elementary School, Tussahaw Elementary School vs. Timber Ridge Elementary School, Ola Elementary School vs. East Lake Elementary School
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