For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,893 students in 30605, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 30605, GA are Barrow Elementary School, Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Whit Davis Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30605 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30605, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30605, GA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Pinecrest Dr
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 543-2676
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Barnett Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3220 Barnett Shoals Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5334
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Whit Davis Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Whit Davis Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 369-1036
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Gaines Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Gaines School Rd
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 357-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 30605, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 30605, GA include Barrow Elementary School, Barnett Shoals Elementary School and Whit Davis Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30605?
4 public preschools are located in 30605.
What is the racial composition of students in 30605?
30605 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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