For the 2025 school year, there are 9 charter public preschools serving 12,009 students in Georgia.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Georgia are Charles R. Drew Charter School, Lake Oconee Charter and Baconton Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Georgia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E Lake Blvd Se
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 687-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Oconee Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Titan Cir
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Grades: PK-8
| 874 students
Rank: #33.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Grades: PK-12
| 901 students
Rank: #44.
New Life Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 River Green Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 720-9870
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 720-9870
Grades: PK-8
| 603 students
Rank: #55.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Georgia Connections Academy (Virtual)
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2763 Meadow Church Rd Ste 208
Duluth, GA 30097
(678) 825-3258
Duluth, GA 30097
(678) 825-3258
Grades: PK-12
| 6,939 students
Rank: #77.
Pataula Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18637 Hartford St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Grades: PK-12
| 562 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 Pecan St
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Grades: PK-12
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Buckhalter Rd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4070
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4070
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Georgia?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Georgia include Charles R. Drew Charter School, Lake Oconee Charter and Baconton Community Charter School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Georgia?
9 charter public preschools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia charter public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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