For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,832 students in Dawson County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dawson County, GA are Riverview Elementary School, Kilough Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dawson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
370 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Kilough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Blackburn Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Black's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dawson County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dawson County, GA include Riverview Elementary School, Kilough Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dawson County?
5 public preschools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dawson County include: Robinson Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Black's Mill Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Black's Mill Elementary School
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