For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,011 students in Grady County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grady County, GA are Whigham Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grady County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Grady County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Grady County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whigham Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 W Broad Ave
Whigham, GA 39897
(229) 307-1714
Whigham, GA 39897
(229) 307-1714
Gr: PK-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 4th Avenue Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 20th St Ne
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Grady County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grady County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grady County, GA include Whigham Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grady County?
4 public preschools are located in Grady County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grady County?
Grady County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% 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 Grady County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grady County include: Southside Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School, Whigham Elementary School vs. Eastside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School
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