For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,828 students in 30720, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 30720, GA are Brookwood Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Dug Gap Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30720 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30720, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30720, GA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Central Ave
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
708 Trammell St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Dug Gap Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2032 Dug Gap Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 226-3919
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 226-3919
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Valley Point Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3798 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
City Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 School St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
30720, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 30720, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 30720, GA include Brookwood Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Dug Gap Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30720?
5 public preschools are located in 30720.
What is the racial composition of students in 30720?
30720 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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