For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,832 students in Dawson County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dawson County, GA are Riverview Elementary School, Kilough Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dawson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
370 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-3246
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Kilough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1063 Kilough Church Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8595
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Perimeter Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-6544
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Blackburn Rd
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 864-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Black's Mill Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1860 Dawson Forest Rd E
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dawson County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dawson County, GA include Riverview Elementary School, Kilough Elementary School and Robinson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dawson County?
5 public preschools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dawson County include: Robinson Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Black's Mill Elementary School vs. Riverview Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Black's Mill Elementary School
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