For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 963 students in Ware County, GA.
The top ranked public preschool in Ware County, GA is Wacona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ware County, GA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ware County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ware County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wacona Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Ware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Ware County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
950 New Mexico Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Ware Magnet School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
4650 Manor Millwood Rd South
Manor, GA 31550
(912) 287-2338
Manor, GA 31550
(912) 287-2338
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ware County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Ware County, GA include Wacona Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ware County?
1 public preschools are located in Ware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ware County?
Ware County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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