For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,352 students in 30312, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 30312, GA are Parkside Elementary School, The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools and Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30312 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30312, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30312, GA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
685 Mercer St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Boulevard Ne
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7450
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7450
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Whitehall Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7950
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 30312, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 30312, GA include Parkside Elementary School, The John Hope-charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools and Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30312?
3 public preschools are located in 30312.
What is the racial composition of students in 30312?
30312 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
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