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Best Public Preschools in Douglasville, GA (2026)
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Best Douglasville Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 8,038 students in Douglasville, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglasville, GA are South Douglas Elementary School, Holly Springs Elementary School and Connie Dugan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglasville, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglasville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Douglasville, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8299 Highway 166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4909 W Chapel Hill Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Connie Dugan Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1362 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 949-5261
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Bill Arp Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6550 Alexander Pkwy
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5866 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4433 Coursey Lake Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2242 Old Lower River Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 S Burnt Hickory Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Arbor Station Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9999 Parkway S
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Hal Hutchens Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
586 Clonts Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(678) 838-2683
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Mount Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2356 Fairburn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Bright Star Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 John West Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
North Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Dorris Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8277 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8266 Connally Dr
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Douglasville, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglasville, GA include South Douglas Elementary School, Holly Springs Elementary School and Connie Dugan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglasville?
16 public preschools are located in Douglasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglasville?
Douglasville public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Douglasville are often viewed compared to one another?

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