For the 2025 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 Baldwin Elementary School and Maysville 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 34% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Banks County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
894 Willingham Ave
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Baldwin, GA 30511
(706) 778-6435
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9270 Highway 82 Spur
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
266 Highway 51 S
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2355
Grades: PK-2
| 720 students
Banks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
102 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Homer, GA 30547
(770) 532-9981
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
182 Hwy 51 South
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Homer, GA 30547
(706) 677-2190
Grades: 4-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Banks County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Banks County, GA include Baldwin Elementary School and Maysville 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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