For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,278 students in Polk County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA are Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Youngs Grove Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Morgan Valley Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
120 Gordon Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Grades: PK-K
| 310 students
510 Piedmont Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
2172 Vinson Mountian Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Polk Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA include Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County, GA?
7 public preschools are located in Polk County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, GA?
Polk County, GA public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
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