Best Albany Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 6,396 students in Albany, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Albany, GA are Lake Park Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School and International Studies Elementary Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Albany have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Albany, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4529 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-1209
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Radium Springs Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Roxanna Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 E 2nd Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Sunset Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3387
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Leonard Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3406
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
West Town Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1113 University St
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Alice Coachman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 W Oakridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Albany, Georgia

Albany, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Pearce Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 420-1087
801 W Residence Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2030 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 430-1958
Gr: 8-9 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
513 Corn Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 883-8020
518 West Olglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA 31706
(229) 430-6492
1800 Massey Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3328
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
400 South Madison St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1313
1305 East Second Street
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
700 Corn Avenue
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1700 Samford Ave
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
601 North Monroe St
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3306
1001 West Highland Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-1218
1615 Newton Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3351
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1520 Cordell Avenue
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 94%
2600 Trenton Ln
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3403
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Albany, GA?
How many public preschools are located in Albany?
14 public preschools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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