For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 8,468 students in Barrow County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Barrow County, GA are Dove Creek Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Bramlett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Barrow County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barrow County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dove Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7921 Hog Mountain Road
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
442 E Union Grove Cir
Auburn, GA 30011
(678) 226-7460
Auburn, GA 30011
(678) 226-7460
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Bramlett Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 Freeman Brock Rd
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Rockwell Church Rd Nw
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Holsenbeck School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Yargo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Winder Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
194 Mcneal Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Gr: PK-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Statham Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Broad St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 725-7112
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 725-7112
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1334 6th Ave
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-7887
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-7887
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1009 Austin Road
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 429-5674
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 429-5674
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Barrow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barrow County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Barrow County, GA include Dove Creek Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Bramlett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barrow County?
12 public preschools are located in Barrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow County?
Barrow County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Barrow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barrow County include: County Line Elementary School vs. Holsenbeck Elementary School, Statham Elementary School vs. Holsenbeck Elementary School, Yargo Elementary School vs. Bethlehem Elementary School
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