For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,563 students in 31903, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 31903, GA are Dorothy Height Elementary School, South Columbus Elementary School 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 31903 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 31903, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 31903, GA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Height Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
South Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Broadmoor Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
31903, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
190 Munson Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4150 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Thirtieth Avenue Pre-school Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
151 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 31903, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 31903, GA include Dorothy Height Elementary School, South Columbus Elementary School and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 31903?
4 public preschools are located in 31903.
What is the racial composition of students in 31903?
31903 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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