For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 758 students in Calhoun County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, GA are Pataula Charter Academy and Calhoun County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Calhoun County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pataula Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18637 Hartford St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Gr: PK-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 Manry St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 835-2435
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 835-2435
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, GA include Pataula Charter Academy and Calhoun County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public preschools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
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