For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,534 students in 39828, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 39828, GA are Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 39828 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 39828, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39828, GA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 4th Avenue Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-3723
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
985 1st St Nw
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2422
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2422
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 20th St Ne
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-8441
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
39828, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
575 6th Ave Se
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 378-1222
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 378-1222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 39828, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 39828, GA include Southside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39828?
3 public preschools are located in 39828.
What is the racial composition of students in 39828?
39828 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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