For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,374 students in Polk County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA are Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Youngs Grove Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Harpst Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA include Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
8 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Polk County include: Youngs Grove Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School vs. Van Wert Elementary School
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