For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 7,207 students in Covington, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, GA are Walnut Grove Elementary School, East Newton Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Covington, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #22.
East Newton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2286 Dixie Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #55.
Heard-mixon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Middle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Newton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #99.
Rocky Plains Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Highway 162 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #1010.
South Salem Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Porterdale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Covington, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenge Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
Crossroads Psychodeucational Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crossroads Psychoed Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newton College And Career Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
396 Elks Club Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Project Adventure, Inc. (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
396 Elks Club Road
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sharp Learning Center #3 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3135 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Covington, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, GA include Walnut Grove Elementary School, East Newton Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington, GA?
12 public preschools are located in Covington, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington, GA?
Covington, GA public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
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