Top 10 Best Covington Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 7,281 students in Covington, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, GA are East Newton Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Covington, GA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2286 Dixie Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
460 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
West Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #55.
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #66.
Heard-mixon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14110 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Live Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Grades: PK-5
| 891 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Highway 162 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #99.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #1010.
Porterdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1111.
Livingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1212.
South Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Covington, Georgia

Covington, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
2109 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2109 Newton Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
396 Elks Club Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
396 Elks Club Road
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3135 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Covington, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, GA include East Newton Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington?
12 public preschools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?

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