For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,693 students in Jones County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, GA are Turner Woods Elementary School, Dames Ferry Elementary School and Gray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jones County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Turner Woods Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 Willie L Fluellen Dr
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dames Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
545 Ga Highway 18 W
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 Ga Highway 18 E
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-6295
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jones County Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
110 Maggie Califf St
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-3046
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-3046
110 Maggie Califf St
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-3046
Gray, GA 31032
(478) 986-3046
Gr: 9 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, GA include Turner Woods Elementary School, Dames Ferry Elementary School and Gray Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jones County?
3 public preschools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jones County include: Turner Woods Elementary School vs. Gray Elementary School, Dames Ferry Elementary School vs. Gray Elementary School, Dames Ferry Elementary School vs. Turner Woods Elementary School
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