For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 347 students in 31901, GA.
The top ranked public preschool in 31901, GA is Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 31901 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 31901, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31901, GA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
31901, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1532 Fifth Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 649-0568
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St. Elmo Center For Gifted Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2101 18th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-3115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 31901, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 31901, GA include Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 31901?
1 public preschools are located in 31901.
What is the racial composition of students in 31901?
31901 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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