Best Public Preschools in 30601 (Athens, GA) (2025-26)

Best 30601 Georgia Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,651 students in 30601, GA.

The top-ranked public preschools in 30601, GA are Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School and Fowler Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 30601 have an score of 36% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30601, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 30601, GA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
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757 N Chase St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-1081

Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #22.

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2300 Danielsville Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5203

Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Fowler Drive Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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400 Fowler Dr
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5330

Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #44.

Howard B. Stroud Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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715 Fourth St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-1893

Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 30601, GA?

The top-ranked public preschools in 30601, GA include Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School and Fowler Drive Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 30601?

4 public preschools are located in 30601.

What is the racial composition of students in 30601?

30601 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).