For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 761 students in Charlton County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Charlton County, GA are Folkston Elementary School and St. George Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlton County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Charlton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charlton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folkston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13215 Florida Ave
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
Grades: PK-6
| 202 students
Charlton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Charlton County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Charlton County, GA include Folkston Elementary School and St. George Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charlton County?
2 public preschools are located in Charlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlton County?
Charlton County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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