Best 30601 Georgia Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,651 students in 30601, GA.

The top ranked public preschools in 30601, GA are Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School and Fowler Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschools in zipcode 30601 have an score of 36% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30601, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).

Best 30601, GA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
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757 N Chase St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 543-1081

Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #22.

Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2300 Danielsville Rd
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5203

Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #33.

Fowler Drive Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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400 Fowler Dr
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5330

Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #44.

Howard B. Stroud Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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715 Fourth St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-1893

Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 30601, GA?

The top ranked public preschools in 30601, GA include Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary School, Judia Jackson Harris Elementary School and Fowler Drive Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 30601?

4 public preschools are located in 30601.

What is the racial composition of students in 30601?

30601 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).