For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 10,992 students in Douglas County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, GA are South Douglas Elementary School, Winston Elementary School and Holly Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8299 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4500
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Winston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13691 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-4700
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4909 W Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4000
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Connie Dugan Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1362 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-5261
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-5261
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Bill Arp Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6550 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3200
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Mason Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Johnston Rd
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-4900
Winston, GA 30187
(770) 651-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #77.
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3700
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #88.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 S Burnt Hickory Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3300
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #99.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4433 Coursey Lake Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1010.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2242 Old Lower River Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4400
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 866 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2356 Fairburn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4200
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1212.
Arbor Station Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9999 Parkway S
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3000
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1313.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6946 Florence Dr
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4100
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1414.
Hal Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
586 Clonts Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 838-2683
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 838-2683
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #1515.
Annette Winn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10521 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3100
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1616.
Bright Star Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3400
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1717.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8266 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3800
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1818.
North Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Dorris Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-4800
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1919.
Sweetwater Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2505 E County Line Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4600
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2020.
Factory Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2375 Mount Vernon Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3900
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
(770) 651-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #2121.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
Rank: #2222.
Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8277 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3500
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3991 Chapel Hill Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4895 Chapel Hill Road
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6400
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Middle School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
8335 Duralee Lane
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5200
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Performance Learning Center Facility (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4600 Timber Ridge Dr
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6475
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-6475
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, GA include South Douglas Elementary School, Winston Elementary School and Holly Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
22 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Douglas County include: Annette Winn Elementary School vs. Lithia Springs Elementary School, Lithia Springs Elementary School vs. Annette Winn Elementary School, Burnett Elementary School vs. Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
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