For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,777 students in Pierce County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, GA are Patterson Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and Blackshear Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pierce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3414 Drawdy St
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3244 Midway Church Rd
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 807-0084
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 807-0084
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Blackshear Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5217 Ga Highway 121
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2088
Blackshear, GA 31516
(912) 449-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pierce County, GA include Patterson Elementary School, Midway Elementary School and Blackshear Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pierce County?
3 public preschools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pierce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pierce County include: Midway Elementary School vs. Blackshear Elementary School, Patterson Elementary School vs. Blackshear Elementary School, Patterson Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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