For the 2026 school year, there are 8 charter public preschools serving 5,206 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 New Life Academy Of Excellence. 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 45% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), 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 66% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Georgia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Lake Oconee Charter
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 Titan Cir
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 454-1562
Gr: PK-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
New Life Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4725 River Green Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 720-9870
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 720-9870
Gr: PK-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 Pecan St
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Shellman, GA 39886
(229) 345-3033
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Buckhalter Rd
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4070
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 395-4070
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 New Life Academy Of Excellence.
How many charter public preschools are located in Georgia?
8 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 66% (majority Black).
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