For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,495 students in 31903, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 31903, GA are Dorothy Height Elementary School, South Columbus Elementary School and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 31903 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 31903, GA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31903, GA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy Height Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
South Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Broadmoor Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
31903, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190 Munson Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8752
Gr: PK-5
4150 Cusseta Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3900 Baker Plaza Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Thirtieth Avenue Pre-school Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
151 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8863
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 31903, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 31903, GA include Dorothy Height Elementary School, South Columbus Elementary School and Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 31903?
4 public preschools are located in 31903.
What is the racial composition of students in 31903?
31903 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
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