For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,459 students in Wayne County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, GA are Screven Elementary School, Odum Elementary School and Bacon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Screven Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
414 School St
Screven, GA 31560
(912) 579-2261
Screven, GA 31560
(912) 579-2261
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Odum Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Blue Jay Drive
Odum, GA 31555
(912) 586-2225
Odum, GA 31555
(912) 586-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1206 N 4th St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Jesup Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 S Us Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1033
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1033
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prek Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
420 Cedar St
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1022
Jesup, GA 31546
(912) 427-1022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1365 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Wayne County Girls Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
249 Joe Nada Road
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wayne County High Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1355 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, GA include Screven Elementary School, Odum Elementary School and Bacon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County, GA?
5 public preschools are located in Wayne County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, GA?
Wayne County, GA public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
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