For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 9,130 students in Lowndes County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, GA are Hahira Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Pine Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lowndes County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hahira Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Claudia Dr
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8600
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #44.
Dewar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3539 Mount Zion Church Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 859 students
Rank: #55.
Moulton-branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5725 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Clyattville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5386 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 W Marion Ave
Lake Park, GA 31636
(229) 316-8603
Lake Park, GA 31636
(229) 316-8603
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #88.
S.l. Mason Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Grades: PK-5
| 887 students
Rank: #99.
Sallas Mahone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Grades: PK-5
| 1,078 students
Rank: #1010.
W.g. Nunn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Grades: PK-5
| 901 students
Rank: #1111.
Pinevale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1212.
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Howell Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Lowndes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2462 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(912) 333-5227
Valdosta, GA 31601
(912) 333-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizon Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3103 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1605 Azalea Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Grades: K-3
| 649 students
1500 Lankford Drive
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Valdosta City Alternativeevening (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
104 East Force Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
813 West Gordon Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8570
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8570
Grades: 4-5
| 593 students
Westside School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2470 James Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2250
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lowndes County, GA include Hahira Elementary School, Westside Elementary School and Pine Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lowndes County?
12 public preschools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lowndes County include: Dewar Elementary School vs. Pine Grove Elementary School, Hahira Elementary School vs. Pine Grove Elementary School, J. L. Lomax Elementary School vs. Clyattville Elementary School
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