For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,494 students in Baxley, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Baxley, GA are Altamaha Elementary School and Appling County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baxley, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Baxley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Baxley, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altamaha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Altamaha School Rd
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-3713
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Appling County Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
680 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Baxley, GA 31513
(912) 367-8640
Gr: PK-5 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Baxley, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Baxley, GA include Altamaha Elementary School and Appling County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Baxley?
2 public preschools are located in Baxley.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxley?
Baxley public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Baxley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Baxley include: Appling County Elementary School vs. Altamaha Elementary School, Altamaha Elementary School vs. Appling County Elementary School
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