Best Public Preschools in Thomas County (2025-26)

Best Thomas County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,109 students in Thomas County, GA.

The top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, GA are Jerger Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Harper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Thomas County, GA public preschools have an score of 41% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Thomas County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Jerger Elementary School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
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1006 S Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625

Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #22.

Scott Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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100 N Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631

Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Harper Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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520 Fletcher St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622

Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Hand In Hand Primary

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4687 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908

Gr: PK-K | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Thomas County, GA

Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Balfour School For Young Children (Closed 2010)

201 Chatham Drive
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611

Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Exalt Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

915 Lester St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634

Hand-in-hand Preschool (Closed 2008)

1550 Magnolia Street
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908

Pathways Educational Program (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

208 North Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910

Southwest Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

915 East Jackson St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910

Thomasville City Performance Center (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

315 South Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, GA?

The top ranked public preschools in Thomas County, GA include Jerger Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Harper Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Thomas County?

4 public preschools are located in Thomas County.

What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?

Thomas County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).

Which public preschools in Thomas County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Thomas County include: Hand In Hand Primary vs. Jerger Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Jerger Elementary School, Jerger Elementary School vs. Hand In Hand Primary