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Best Dallas Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 8,643 students in Dallas, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dallas, GA are Burnt Hickory Elementary School, C. A. Roberts Elementary School and Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dallas, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 N Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 363-0970
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
C. A. Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1833 Mount Tabor Church Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1531 Cedarcrest Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 1,389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Roland W. Russom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44 Russom Elementary School Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 575-3402
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Wc Abney Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1186 Colbert Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 Wayside Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2223 Cartersville Hwy
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2843 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8777
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Allgood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Hart Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Dallas Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Hardee St
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dallas, GA?
How many public preschools are located in Dallas?
10 public preschools are located in Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dallas are often viewed compared to one another?

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