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Best Columbus Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 9,127 students in Columbus, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbus, GA are North Columbus Elementary School, Clubview Elementary School and Eagle Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Columbus, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2006 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-3183
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Clubview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2836 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-3017
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Ridge Academy
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 569-3746
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Double Churches Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1213 Double Churches Rd
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 1st Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 748-2702
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 748-2461
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Waddell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 Miller Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3722
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
River Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Heath Dr
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-3072
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wesley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Amber Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Dorothy Height Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1458 Benning Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
South Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1964 Torch Hill Rd
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8833
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Forrest Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Forrest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3061
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lonnie Jackson Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Rigdon Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 Rigdon Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 565-2989
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
954 High Ln
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Brewer Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2951 Martin Luther King, Jr Bl
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-2479
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 Broadmoor Dr
Columbus, GA 31903
(706) 683-8797
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 38th St
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Mary A Buckner Academy
5151 Kennedy Street
Columbus, GA 31907
(762) 332-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Columbus, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Columbus, GA include North Columbus Elementary School, Clubview Elementary School and Eagle Ridge Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Columbus?
20 public preschools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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