For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,080 students in Pelham, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pelham, GA are Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pelham, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
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 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pelham, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pelham, GA include Shiver Elementary School and Pelham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pelham?
2 public preschools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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