For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 963 students in Waycross, GA.
The top ranked public preschool in Waycross, GA is Wacona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waycross, GA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Waycross have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waycross, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wacona Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Grades: PK-5
| 963 students
Waycross, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Morton Avenue
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Bailey Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 283-8656
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harrell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ware County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
950 New Mexico Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Waycross, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Waycross, GA include Wacona Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waycross?
1 public preschools are located in Waycross.
What is the racial composition of students in Waycross?
Waycross public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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