For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,469 students in Gordon County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Gordon County, GA are Sonoraville Elementary School, Belwood Elementary School and Swain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gordon County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Gordon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gordon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
Belwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Swain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 Rome Rd Sw
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Tolbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1435 Hall Memorial Rd Nw
Resaca, GA 30735
(706) 629-4404
Resaca, GA 30735
(706) 629-4404
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #55.
Red Bud Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Fairmount Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Peachtree St
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-5321
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-5321
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
Magnet School
380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Grades: PK-K
| 481 students
Gordon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7414 Fairmount Highway, Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-5203
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-5203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Grades: 8
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gordon County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Gordon County, GA include Sonoraville Elementary School, Belwood Elementary School and Swain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gordon County?
7 public preschools are located in Gordon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon County?
Gordon County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gordon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gordon County include: Fairmount Elementary School vs. Red Bud Elementary School, Swain Elementary School vs. Sonoraville Elementary School, Sonoraville Elementary School vs. Swain Elementary School
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