For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 7,163 students in Effingham County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Effingham County, GA are South Effingham Elementary School, Ebenezer Elementary School and Rincon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Effingham County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 920 students
Rank: #22.
Ebenezer Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1198 Ebenezer Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-5522
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-5522
Grades: PK-5
| 976 students
Rank: #33.
Rincon Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1703 Fort Howard Road
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-5523
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-5523
Grades: PK-5
| 1,072 students
Rank: #44.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Blandford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4650 Mccall Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-4200
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #66.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Old Dixie Hwy S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-3326
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-3326
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #77.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #88.
Guyton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
719 Central Blvd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Effingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
434 Wallace Dr
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6417
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Effingham County Evening Education Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1589 Highway 119 South
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-6491
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2890 Ga Hwy 21 South
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-2880
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-2880
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Marlow Learning Center Facility (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4752 Ga Hwy 17 South
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Effingham County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Effingham County, GA include South Effingham Elementary School, Ebenezer Elementary School and Rincon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Effingham County?
8 public preschools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Effingham County include: Springfield Elementary School vs. Guyton Elementary School, Ebenezer Elementary School vs. Guyton Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School vs. Marlow Elementary School
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