For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,620 students in Banks County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Banks County, GA are Maysville Elementary School and Baldwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Banks County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Banks County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Banks County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9270 Highway 82 Spur
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
894 Willingham Ave
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
266 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Gr: PK-2 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Banks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
102 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
182 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Gr: 4-5 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Banks County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Banks County, GA include Maysville Elementary School and Baldwin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Banks County?
3 public preschools are located in Banks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Banks County?
Banks County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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