For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,609 students in 30253, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 30253, GA are Hickory Flat Elementary School, Flippen Elementary School and Wesley Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30253 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30253, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30253, GA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
841 Brannan Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Flippen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Peach Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
685 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Highway 81 W
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
30253, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 30253, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 30253, GA include Hickory Flat Elementary School, Flippen Elementary School and Wesley Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30253?
5 public preschools are located in 30253.
What is the racial composition of students in 30253?
30253 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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