For the 2026-27 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 59% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Charlton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charlton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folkston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13215 Florida Ave
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
St. George, GA 31646
(912) 843-2383
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Charlton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Gr: PK-2
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
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 66% (majority Black).
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