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Best Dougherty County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 6,396 students in Dougherty County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dougherty County, GA are Lake Park Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School and International Studies Elementary Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dougherty County, 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 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dougherty County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dougherty County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 Meadowlark Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
518 W Society Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3373
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2237 Cutts Dr
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Doncaster Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3397
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3495
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4529 Gillionville Rd
Albany, GA 31721
(229) 431-1209
Gr: PK-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Radium Springs Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Roxanna Rd
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 E 2nd Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Leonard Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3406
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 438-3502
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1111.
West Town Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1113 University St
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3409
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 14th Ave
Albany, GA 31701
(229) 431-3390
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Alice Coachman Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 W Oakridge Dr
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3488
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dougherty County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dougherty County, GA include Lake Park Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Magnet School and International Studies Elementary Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Dougherty County?
14 public preschools are located in Dougherty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dougherty County?
Dougherty County public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dougherty County are often viewed compared to one another?

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