Best Hart County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,836 students in Hart County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hart County, GA are South Hart Elementary School, North Hart Elementary School and Hartwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Hart County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
North Hart Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
124 Ankerich Rd
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Hartwell Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hart County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hart County, GA include South Hart Elementary School, North Hart Elementary School and Hartwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hart County?
3 public preschools are located in Hart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hart County are often viewed compared to one another?

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