For the 2025 school year, there are 75 blue ribbon public preschools serving 46,226 students in Georgia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Georgia are Simpson Elementary School, Daves Creek Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Georgia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Simpson Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4525 E Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 417-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 926 students
Rank: #22.
Daves Creek Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222
Grades: PK-5
| 1,016 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5000 Timber Ridge Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 642-5621
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Big Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1994 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 887-4584
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1210 Johnson Ferry Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 578-7248
Grades: PK-5
| 919 students
Rank: #66.
Sope Creek Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Marietta, GA 30067
(770) 916-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 1,106 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Heards Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-6190
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Oakhurst Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
175 Mead Rd
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4470
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
Rank: #99.
Johns Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 958 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5321 Roberts Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8102
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tritt Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 642-5630
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #1212.
Shakerag Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10885 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3880
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #1313.
Lake Windward Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11770 E Fox Ct
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1414.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2320 Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 509-5071
Grades: PK-5
| 911 students
Rank: #1515.
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12775 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7055
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1616.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2980 Vaughan Dr
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Cumming, GA 30041
(678) 965-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 855 students
Rank: #1717.
Settles Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883
Grades: PK-5
| 818 students
Rank: #1818.
High Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Hopping Rd
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Bishop, GA 30621
(706) 310-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #1919.
Sharon Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #2020.
Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11895 Mountain Park Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4530
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #2121.
Vanderlyn Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1877 Vanderlyn Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #2222.
Medlock Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5530 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3780 Evans To Locks Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-3705
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-3705
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #2525.
Kedron Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Kedron Dr
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-2700
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 486-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #2626.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1839 Morrison Camp Ground Rd
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-1830
Rome, GA 30161
(706) 236-1830
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #2727.
Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35 Genesee Pt
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 683-0013
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 683-0013
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #2828.
North Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2874 Ray Owens Rd
Appling, GA 30802
(706) 541-1158
Appling, GA 30802
(706) 541-1158
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #2929.
Peachtree City Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Wisdom Rd
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3250
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 631-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Crabapple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Crabapple Ln
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-5425
Peachtree City, GA 30269
(770) 487-5425
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kings Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
460 Arena Rd
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 988-6273
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 988-6273
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #3232.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2741 Howell Mill Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 802-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #3333.
Pharr Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 North Rd
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-0244
Snellville, GA 30078
(770) 985-0244
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #3434.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 Lakeview Dr
Bremen, GA 30110
(770) 537-4352
Bremen, GA 30110
(770) 537-4352
Grades: PK-3
| 789 students
Rank: #3535.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3414 Drawdy St
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Patterson, GA 31557
(912) 647-5373
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Georgia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Georgia include Simpson Elementary School, Daves Creek Elementary School and Timber Ridge Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Georgia?
75 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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