For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,351 students in Mitchell County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, GA are Baconton Community Charter School, Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell 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 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 Barrow Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Mitchell County Primary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7003
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mitchell County, GA include Baconton Community Charter School, Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mitchell County?
4 public preschools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mitchell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mitchell County include: Pelham Elementary School vs. Shiver Elementary School, Shiver Elementary School vs. Pelham Elementary School
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