For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,207 students in Colquitt County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Colquitt County, GA are Wright Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colquitt County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Colquitt County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Colquitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1812 2nd St Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6186
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5110 Ga Highway 111
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Hartsfield, GA 31756
(229) 941-5594
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
698 Us Highway 319 S
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6184
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Norman Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
249 W Weeks St
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 769-3612
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Okapilco Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Ga Highway 33 N
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6191
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Funston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 North Academy Street
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Funston, GA 31753
(229) 941-2626
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Odom Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2902 Sardis Church Rd
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Moultrie, GA 31788
(229) 324-3313
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Cox Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 11th Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Doerun Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 Mathis Ave
Doerun, GA 31744
(229) 782-5276
Doerun, GA 31744
(229) 782-5276
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Stringfellow Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Colquitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Park Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6197
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6197
Gr: 8-12 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Colquitt County Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1800 Park Avenue
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6194
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6194
Program For Exceptional Students (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
348 Industrial Drive
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6192
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6192
Vereen Multipurpose Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
60 Greenwood Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 859-1550
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 859-1550
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Colquitt County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Colquitt County, GA include Wright Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colquitt County?
10 public preschools are located in Colquitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colquitt County?
Colquitt County public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Colquitt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Colquitt County include: Sunset Elementary School vs. Wright Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School vs. Wright Elementary School, Wright Elementary School vs. Sunset Elementary School
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