For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,339 students in Guyton, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Guyton, GA are South Effingham Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and Sand Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guyton, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Guyton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Guyton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 920 students
Rank: #22.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #33.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #44.
Guyton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
719 Central Blvd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Guyton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marlow Learning Center Facility (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4752 Ga Hwy 17 South
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-9080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Guyton, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Guyton, GA include South Effingham Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School and Sand Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Guyton?
4 public preschools are located in Guyton.
What is the racial composition of students in Guyton?
Guyton public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Guyton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Guyton include: Sand Hill Elementary School vs. Marlow Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School vs. South Effingham Elementary School, Sand Hill Elementary School vs. South Effingham Elementary School
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