For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,109 students in Thomasville, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Thomasville, GA are Jerger Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Harper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomasville, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Thomasville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Thomasville, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerger Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1006 S Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fletcher St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
4687 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Grades: PK-K
| 731 students
Thomasville, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Chatham Drive
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Exalt Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
915 Lester St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1550 Magnolia Street
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pathways Educational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
208 North Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southwest Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
915 East Jackson St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Thomasville City Performance Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Thomasville, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Thomasville, GA include Jerger Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Harper Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thomasville?
4 public preschools are located in Thomasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomasville?
Thomasville public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Thomasville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Thomasville include: Hand In Hand Primary vs. Jerger Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Jerger Elementary School, Scott Elementary School vs. Harper Elementary School
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