For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,016 students in Watkinsville, GA. The top ranked public preschool in Watkinsville, GA is Colham Ferry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watkinsville, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Watkinsville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Watkinsville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colham Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
191 Colham Ferry Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Grades: PK-2
| 418 students
Watkinsville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2721 Hog Mountain Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Watkinsville, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Watkinsville, GA include Colham Ferry Elementary School. Watkinsville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public preschools are located in Watkinsville?
2 public preschools are located in Watkinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Watkinsville?
Watkinsville public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Watkinsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Watkinsville include: Colham Ferry Elementary School vs. Oconee County Primary School, Oconee County Primary School vs. Colham Ferry Elementary School
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