For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 13,575 students in Columbia County, GA. The top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, GA are River Ridge Elementary School, Stevens Creek Elementary School and Greenbrier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Columbia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4109 Mullikin Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 447-1016
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 447-1016
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #22.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3780 Evans To Locks Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-3705
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-3705
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5116 Riverwood Pkwy
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6060
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
North Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2874 Ray Owens Rd
Appling, GA 30802
(706) 541-1158
Appling, GA 30802
(706) 541-1158
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2660 William Few Parkway
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-2346
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #66.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 Flowing Wells Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-8308
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-8308
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #77.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5426 Hereford Farm Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6064
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 650-6064
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #88.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
618 Gibbs Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1202
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-1202
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4431 Hardy Mcmanus Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3736
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-3736
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #1010.
Baker Place Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2011 Hero Way
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2115
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2115
Grades: PK-5
| 948 students
Rank: #1111.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Blue Ridge Dr
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-0894
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 868-0894
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1212.
Westmont Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4558 Oakley Pirkle Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0992
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-0992
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #1313.
Euchee Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
795 Louisville Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 556-4000
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 556-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #1414.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 S Old Belair Rd
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 855-7538
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 855-7538
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #1515.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Trudeau Trl
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2100
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 447-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 1,099 students
Rank: #1616.
North Harlem Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 W Trippe St
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5995
Harlem, GA 30814
(706) 556-5995
Grades: PK-5
| 899 students
Rank: #1717.
Grovetown Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Ford Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 863-0800
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 863-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 975 students
Rank: #1818.
Warren Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Warren Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4022
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4022
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 North Belair Rd
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 863-8724
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Columbia County Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
112 Ford Ave
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 868-5715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6000 Columbia Road
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
Grovetown, GA 30813
(706) 737-7272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
325 Mccormick Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-3220
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 863-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Columbia County, GA include River Ridge Elementary School, Stevens Creek Elementary School and Greenbrier Elementary School. Columbia County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public preschools are located in Columbia County?
18 public preschools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Columbia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Columbia County include: North Harlem Elementary School vs. Baker Place Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School vs. River Ridge Elementary School, Stevens Creek Elementary School vs. River Ridge Elementary School
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