For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,339 students in 31312, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 31312, GA are South Effingham Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and Sand Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 31312 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 31312, GA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31312, GA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Guyton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
719 Central Blvd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
31312, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marlow Learning Center Facility (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4752 Ga Hwy 17 South
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 31312, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 31312, GA include South Effingham Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and Sand Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 31312?
4 public preschools are located in 31312.
What is the racial composition of students in 31312?
31312 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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