The average student-teacher ratio in Georgia public preschools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
9:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1989-2025)
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Georgia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Oakland Meadow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
590 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Youth Villages At Inner Harbour
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
4685 Dorsett Shoals Rd
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 942-2391
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Margaret Harris Comprehensive School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1634 Knob Hill Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Atlanta, GA 30329
(678) 874-7002
Rank: #77.
Harpst Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Heritage Academy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
3500 Villa Cir Se
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 802-8650
Atlanta, GA 30354
(404) 802-8650
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
934 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 888-7876
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Argyle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
2420 Spring Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6800
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6800
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Belmont Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
605 Glendale Pl Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6810
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 842-6810
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
205 Alps Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 548-2261
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
1654 S Alvarado Terrace Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8100
Atlanta, GA 30311
(404) 802-8100
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Central Elementary/high School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
945 N Washington Ave
Talbotton, GA 31827
(706) 665-8577
Talbotton, GA 31827
(706) 665-8577
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Cleveland Road Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
1700 Cleveland Rd
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Bogart, GA 30622
(706) 357-5333
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-K
2477 Coralwood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6002
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6002
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Finch Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
1114 Avon Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-4000
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 802-4000
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
715 Fourth St
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-1893
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 369-1893
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
225 James P. Brawley Drive Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 802-8200
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Stewart County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
15582 Ga Highway 27
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-4374
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Stringfellow Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187
Rank: #10 - 2210. - 22.
Taliaferro County School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-12
557 Broad St Nw
Crawfordville, GA 30631
(706) 456-2575
Crawfordville, GA 30631
(706) 456-2575
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Clay County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
200 Hobbs Ln
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
(229) 768-2234
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Fowler Drive Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
400 Fowler Dr
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5330
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 357-5330
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
2535 Caladium Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-2802
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-2802
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Hollydale Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
2901 Bay Berry Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(678) 594-8143
Marietta, GA 30008
(678) 594-8143
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Labelle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
230 Cresson Dr Sw
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 842-6955
Marietta, GA 30060
(678) 842-6955
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Lockheed Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1205 Merritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-3196
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-3196
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-1
4496 Dixie Ave Nw
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6775
Acworth, GA 30101
(770) 975-6775
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Milford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
2390 Austell Rd Sw
Marietta, GA 30008
(678) 842-6966
Marietta, GA 30008
(678) 842-6966
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Park Street Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
105 Park St Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3180
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3180
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
S G A Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
1265 Charles Perry Ave
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Sardis, GA 30456
(912) 569-4322
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Sawyer Road Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
840 Sawyer Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-9923
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-9923
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Webster County Elementary/middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
7168 Washington St
Preston, GA 31824
(229) 828-3365
Preston, GA 31824
(229) 828-3365
Rank: #23 - 3523. - 35.
Winterville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
305 Cherokee Rd
Winterville, GA 30683
(706) 357-5222
Winterville, GA 30683
(706) 357-5222
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Georgia average public preschools student-teacher ratio?
The Georgia average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Georgia?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Georgia include Oakland Meadow School, Atlanta Area School For The Deaf and Georgia Academy For The Blind.
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