For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,202 students in Burke County, GA.
The top ranked public preschool in Burke County, GA is S G A Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Burke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S G A Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Grades: PK-2
| 943 students
Burke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burke County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burke County Life Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
356 Southside Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Grades: 6-8
| 1,176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burke County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Burke County, GA include S G A Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burke County?
2 public preschools are located in Burke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke County?
Burke County public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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