For the 2026 school year, there are 4 magnet public preschools serving 2,168 students in Georgia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Georgia are Alexander Ii Magnet School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School and Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Georgia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Ii Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Macon, GA 31201
(478) 779-2679
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3132 Clifton Church Rd Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Atlanta, GA 30316
(678) 874-4402
Gr: PK-5 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Georgia?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Georgia include Alexander Ii Magnet School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School and Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Georgia?
4 magnet public preschools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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