For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,087 students in Oconee County, GA. The top-ranked public preschools in Oconee County, GA are Rocky Branch Elementary School, High Shoals Elementary School and Malcom Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oconee County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Oconee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Oconee County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Branch Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5250 Hog Mountain Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-3235
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 769-3235
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Malcom Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Malcom Bridge Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1998
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 310-1998
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Colham Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
191 Colham Ferry Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7764
Gr: PK-5 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Cleveland Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
2290 Hog Mountain Rd
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-7941
Gr: PK-2 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Oconee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2721 Hog Mountain Road
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-6655
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oconee County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oconee County, GA include Rocky Branch Elementary School, High Shoals Elementary School and Malcom Bridge Elementary School. Oconee County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public preschools are located in Oconee County?
6 public preschools are located in Oconee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oconee County?
Oconee County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Oconee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oconee County include: Malcom Bridge Elementary School vs. Rocky Branch Elementary School, Colham Ferry Elementary School vs. Oconee County Primary School, Rocky Branch Elementary School vs. Malcom Bridge Elementary School
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