For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public preschools serving 14,388 students in Richmond County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Richmond County, GA are Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, Freedom Park Elementary School and Mcbean Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Richmond County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 42nd St Bldg 43400
Augusta, GA 30905
(706) 796-8428
Augusta, GA 30905
(706) 796-8428
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Mcbean Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Hephzibah Mcbean Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3723
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3723
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Blythe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 Church St
Blythe, GA 30805
(706) 592-4090
Blythe, GA 30805
(706) 592-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Garrett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eisenhower Dr
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7222
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7222
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Hephzibah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2542 Ga Highway 88
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-4561
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-4561
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Goshen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Old Waynesboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4646
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4646
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Diamond Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4153 Windsor Spring Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 771-2881
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 771-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Merry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tobacco Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2397 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4658
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4658
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #1111.
Belair K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Grades: PK-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1212.
Deer Chase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Deer Chase Ln
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 772-6240
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 772-6240
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bayvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3309 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Glenn Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2838 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4942
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4942
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1515.
Dorothy Hains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4918
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4918
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1616.
Gracewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2032 Tobacco Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4969
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4969
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Jamestown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3637 Hiers Blvd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 796-4760
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 796-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
510 Eve St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7262
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7262
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Monte Sano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Kratha Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 737-7219
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 737-7219
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #2121.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #2222.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 Goldfinch Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4915
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4915
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2323.
Terrace Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3110 Tate Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4910
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4910
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Copeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Willis Foreman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2413 Willis Foreman Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3991
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 592-3991
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #2626.
Richmond Hill K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Julia Ave
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #2727.
Jenkins-white Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 15th Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2828.
Wheeless Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2530 Wheeless Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4985
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4985
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #2929.
Barton Chapel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2329 Barton Chapel Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4955
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4955
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #3030.
W.s. Hornsby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Kentucky Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6928
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Richmond County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
970 Baker Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(709) 796-4965
Augusta, GA 30904
(709) 796-4965
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3431 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 772-9722
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 772-9722
Grades: 8-11
| 26 students
1321 Swanee Quintet Blvd
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6922
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6922
Grades: PK-8
| 480 students
1001 4th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6946
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6946
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
320 Kentucky Avenue
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6960
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 823-6960
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Evening School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1740 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2011 Lumpkin Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2011 Lumpkin Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 826-1000
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Learning Options Plc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1740 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
510 Eve Street
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 826-1000
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 826-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Monte Sano Pre-k (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3635 Hiers Blvd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 796-4992
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(706) 796-4992
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
1215 Northwood Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
1740 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Richmond County Evening High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2216 Bungalow Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 769-4880
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 769-4880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2160 Mura Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4972
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4972
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2403 Mount Auburn Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7272
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3420 Julia Ave
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4944
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4944
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
3310 Old Louisville Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4952
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4952
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
2534 Windsor Spring Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4939
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4939
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Richmond County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Richmond County, GA include Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, Freedom Park Elementary School and Mcbean Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richmond County?
30 public preschools are located in Richmond County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Richmond County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Richmond County include: Tobacco Road Elementary School vs. Gracewood Elementary School, Gracewood Elementary School vs. Tobacco Road Elementary School, Lamar - Milledge Elementary School vs. Monte Sano Elementary School
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