For the 2026 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 32% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Burke County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S G A Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
352 Southside Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-5125
Gr: PK-2 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Burke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Burke County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-8046
Burke County Life Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 Park Dr
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-9199
356 Southside Drive
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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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