For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,722 students in Franklin County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, GA are Carnesville Elementary School, Royston Elementary School and Lavonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnesville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11555 Highway 59
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-7326
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Royston Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
660 College St
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Royston, GA 30662
(706) 245-9252
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lavonia Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
818 Hartwell Rd
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Lavonia, GA 30553
(706) 356-8209
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpine Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
280 Busha Rd
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4554
825 Hull Ave
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Carnesville, GA 30521
(706) 384-4523
Gr: PK-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, GA include Carnesville Elementary School, Royston Elementary School and Lavonia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
3 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: Lavonia Elementary School vs. Royston Elementary School, Carnesville Elementary School vs. Lavonia Elementary School, Royston Elementary School vs. Lavonia Elementary School
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