For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 959 students in Heard County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Heard County, GA are Centralhatchee Elementary School and Heard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Heard County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Heard County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Heard County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centralhatchee Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Heard Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4647 Pea Ridge Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3687
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Heard County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Heard County, GA include Centralhatchee Elementary School and Heard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Heard County?
2 public preschools are located in Heard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Heard County?
Heard County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
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