For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,192 students in Baxley, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Baxley, GA are Altamaha Elementary School and Appling County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxley, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Baxley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Baxley, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altamaha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Altamaha School Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Appling County Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Grades: PK-5
| 1,153 students
Rank: n/an/a
678 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8642
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8642
Grades: PK-2
| 650 students
Baxley, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Appling County Learning Center #3 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
302 East Allen Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8600
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1510 Deens Landing Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3383
Grades: 8-11
| 14 students
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
500 Thomas Street
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 739-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Discovery Place Parent Resource Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
73 Harvey St Unit B
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8821
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Baxley, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Baxley, GA include Altamaha Elementary School and Appling County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Baxley?
3 public preschools are located in Baxley.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxley?
Baxley public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Baxley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Baxley include: Altamaha Elementary School vs. Appling County Elementary School, Appling County Elementary School vs. Altamaha Elementary School
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