For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,490 students in Riverdale, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Riverdale, GA are Oliver Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverdale, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Riverdale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Riverdale, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Cheryl Leigh Dr
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 994-4010
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 994-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Lake Ridge Cir
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 907-5170
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 907-5170
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6253 Garden Walk Blvd
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 994-4015
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 994-4015
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Church Street Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7013 Church St
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 994-4000
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 994-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #55.
Pointe South Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8482 Thomas Rd
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2900
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 473-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
93 Valley Hill Rd Sw
Riverdale, GA 30274
(678) 479-2654
Riverdale, GA 30274
(678) 479-2654
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Riverdale, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8009 Carlton Rd
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 909-6697
Riverdale, GA 30296
(770) 909-6697
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Riverdale, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Riverdale, GA include Oliver Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Riverdale?
6 public preschools are located in Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale?
Riverdale public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Riverdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Riverdale include: Pointe South Elementary School vs. Church Street Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Pointe South Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Church Street Elementary School
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