Best Canton Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 8,780 students in Canton, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Canton, GA are Hickory Flat Elementary School, Sixes Elementary School and Avery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canton, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Canton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Canton, GA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2755 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1444
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Sixes Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 Ridge Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5840
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6391 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1343
Gr: PK-5 | 1,132 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Macedonia Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10370 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1372
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Indian Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3635 Univeter Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Free Home Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12525 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-5960
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10500 Bells Ferry Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
J. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 River Bend Way
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 704-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Upper Burris Rd
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1965 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Brown Industrial Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 721-6555
Gr: PK-5 | 1,127 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Canton, Georgia

Canton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4568 Cumming Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-1784
712 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
3921 Holly Springs Parkway
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-2005
20 Ridge Road
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 345-3070
Gr: K-6 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
8 Glenwood St
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 720-3550
400 Belletta Dr
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-4744
8 Glenwood Street.
Canton, GA 30114
(770) 479-2645
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Canton, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Canton, GA include Hickory Flat Elementary School, Sixes Elementary School and Avery Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Canton?
11 public preschools are located in Canton.
What is the racial composition of students in Canton?
Canton public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?

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