For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,573 students in 31701, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 31701, GA are Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 31701 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 31701, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31701, GA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
31701, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Albany Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2030 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Grades: 8-9
| 4 students
513 Corn Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 883-8020
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 883-8020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Exceptional Students Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
400 South Madison St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lincoln Elementary Magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
700 Corn Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
601 North Monroe St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Ga. Regional Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 West Highland Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1615 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 31701, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 31701, GA include Lincoln Elementary Magnet School, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 31701?
4 public preschools are located in 31701.
What is the racial composition of students in 31701?
31701 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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